Metal Medals for Art and Collectible are commonly given to participants of youth sports as a method to reinforce excellent play and sportsmanship. There are many companies that provide Sports Award Pins.

Medals can usually be plated on Gold (Plain or antique), Silver (plain or antique), Nickel and Black Nickel or Copper (plain or antique).

During the Medals manufacturing process pins can be filled with enamel colors and then covered with a thin coat of epoxy to protect these colors.