New York Giants NFL Football Helmet Challenge Coin Poker Card Guard

The item you are bidding on is one OFFICIALLY LICENSED NFL card guard protector chip. This item is also known as a Challenge Coin. The Challenge Coin originated in the United States Armed Forces and represents Pride in ones unit. Commanders awarded them to soldiers to recognize an important contribution to the unit. The coins became sought after as they represented Courage and Honor having "done the job" for his unit, his teammates. As they became popular an additional use was discovered: When a soldier greets a fellow unit member in a social setting, he slaps his coin down and the challenge is made - if the unit member does not produce his own coin - he Buys! But if he meets the challenge and slaps his coin down, then he enjoys a free beverage and another bond of PRIDE and FRIENDSHIP is celebrated. Challenge Coins make great card guards. When you play at a table with a card guard, it signals the dealer that your hand is still live and protects the cards from being accidentally mucked. It also serves as a great conversation piece. This Item Measures about 2 inches wide, which is almost the full width of a playing card. It is made of pewter and is very heavy to ensure a solid cap on top of your hand! This item is two sided with the official team logo on one side and the helmet on the other side. Cap your cards with team pride!