NO•GO SLAB & STEEL
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FEATURED COINS
FEATURED COINS
THIS COIN IS A PRESALE. THIS COIN IS STILL CURRENTLY IN PRODUCTION.
Built to honor Department of Homeland Security Explosive Detection K9 teams, the Vault Buster Challenge Coin combines powerful K9 imagery with an interactive vault-inspired design. Measuring 3 inches in diameter and 6mm thick, this substantial collector-grade coin features detailed two-sided 3D sculpting and a functional vault door on the reverse. Open the vault to reveal a hidden cache of gold dog bones inside—bringing the Vault Buster concept to life.
Standard Edition Variants:
• Shiny Black Nickel
• Shiny Silver
• Antique Copper
Specifications:
Style: Custom Soft Enamel Challenge Coin
• Size: 3"
• Thickness: 6mm
• Type: Two-Sided 3D
• Functional Feature: Hinged vault door that opens to reveal gold dog bones inside
▪︎ More Options: High-definition 3D sculpting, premium soft enamel, custom edge detailing, dimensional gold dog-bone accents, and a functional opening vault-door mechanism.
The ICE ERO Laredo, Texas, Detained Docket Challenge Coin blends South Texas wildlife, regional pride, and the identity of Enforcement and Removal Operations. The front features a blue-eyed buck, sculpted antlers, cacti, and agave against a vibrant Texas sunset beneath bold “ICE ERO” lettering. The reverse showcases a powerful bull gripping an ICE Officer badge, framed by a coiled snake and the phrase “TRUST THE PROCESS.” Deep 3D sculpting, satin nickel details, and glossy enamel accents bring both sides to life.
Style: Custom Enamel Coin
Size: 3″
Type: Two-Sided 3D
Thickness: 3–6 mm
Variants: Light Brown, Emerald Green, Red, and Black
More Options: Raised sculpted details, intricate engraving, antler borders, and colorful enamel accents
RECENT ADDITIONS
This DHS K9 Austin, Texas Challenge Coin honors the vigilance, precision, and dedication of explosive detection K9 teams serving the Austin area. Its Longhorn-inspired, two-sided design features the Texas State Capitol, powerful K9 imagery, bold high-relief sculpting, and deeply dimensional details that celebrate both the DHS mission and Texas pride.
Available in two premium dual-plated finishes, this substantial 6mm-thick coin is designed to command attention in any collection.
• Style: Custom Soft Enamel Coin
• Size: 2.5 inches
• Plating: Shiny Copper & Black Nickel or Shiny Silver & Shiny Gold
• Type: Two-Sided 3D
• Thickness: 6mm
• Additional Features: Bold high-relief detailing, Texas State Capitol imagery, Longhorn-inspired sculpting, and premium dual-plated finishes
Forged with premium craftsmanship and patriotic symbolism, this TSA 250th USA Anniversary challenge coin commemorates America’s semiquincentennial through bold federal heritage and timeless national pride. Featuring deep 3D sculpted metalwork, stained-glass inspired red, white, and blue enamel, and iconic American imagery, this collector-grade piece blends Transportation Security Administration tradition with the enduring spirit of unity, freedom, and service to the nation.
• Style: Custom Soft Enamel Coins
• Size: 3"
• Dual Plating:
Shiny Gold / Shiny Silver.
Shiny Black Nickel / Shiny Copper.
• Type: Two-Sided 3D
• Thickness: Standard Weight Coins – 3.0mm
• Edge: Custom Edge
• More Options: Includes Three Transparent Colors
Created for HSI Laredo, Texas, the HSI Charros Challenge Coin blends charro tradition, Texas pride, and the identity of Homeland Security Investigations. The front features an eagle-topped HSI badge, crossed engraved revolvers, and ornate scrollwork beneath bold Laredo, Texas lettering. The reverse showcases three skeletal charros, the Texas flag, and the “956” area code alongside the phrase “A Toda Madre O Un Desmadre.” Deep 3D sculpting, reflective metal finishes, and detailed enamel accents bring both sides to life.
Style: Custom Soft Enamel Coin
Size: 3"
Type: Two-Sided 3D
Thickness: 6.0 mm
More Options: Raised sculpted details, ornate engraving, and enamel accents
This ICE ERO Laredo, Texas Challenge Coin honors strength, service, and unwavering resolve. Its massive two-sided design features deeply sculpted Native warrior imagery, American and Mexican flags, an ICE officer badge, the Texas silhouette, desert vegetation, an eagle, and the mottos “UNBROKEN SPIRIT” and “UNWAVERING RESOLVE.”
Collectors can also purchase one of only 15 matching-number full sets for $160, including the three standard variants and the limited-edition Shiny Red variant presented in a custom red velvet box. Full sets are limited to one per customer. The Shiny Copper variant is exclusive to the POC and their unit and is not included.
• Style: Custom Soft Enamel Challenge Coin
• Size: 3 inches
• Individual Metal Variants: Shiny Black Nickel, Shiny Gold, and Matte Nickel, Shiny Red, and Shiny Copper
• Individual Price: $40 each
• Thickness: 7mm
• Additional Features: Matching sequential numbering, custom red velvet box for the Shiny Red variant, bold high-relief sculpting, American and Mexican flag imagery, ICE badge, Texas silhouette, eagle artwork, desert vegetation, and premium dimensional metal finishes
Created for I.C.E. Fugitive Operations in Newark, New Jersey, this custom PVC patch brings the “Jump Out, and Run” concept to life. The artwork depicts an agent jumping out of a vehicle and breaking into a run, with raised detailing highlighting the tactical gear and open vehicle door. Contrasting olive green, tan, black, and white give the design a bold appearance, while “NEWARK NJ” and “FUGITIVE OPERATIONS” lettering proudly identify the unit and location.
• Style: Custom PVC Patch
• Size: 2.5"
• Backing: Velcro
The John Gotti × Hamilton County S.W.A.T. T.R.T. Challenge Coin fuses a bold mob-era aesthetic with the strength, precision, and tactical identity of Hamilton County’s S.W.A.T. T.R.T. team. Built for law-enforcement and challenge coin collectors, its striking design delivers a commanding presence from every angle.
Choose between two distinct collector variants: the Black Nickel & Copper Variant, featuring deep black nickel with bold copper accents, or the Red & White Variant, featuring a high-contrast red-and-white finish. Both versions feature detailed two-sided artwork, high-relief sculpting, and HD UV printing.
• Style: Custom Soft Enamel Coin
• Size: 3 inches
• Variants: Black Nickel & Copper / Red & White
• Type: Two-Sided 3D
• Thickness: 5mm
• Additional Features: High-relief 3D detailing and HD UV printing
TEAM
NOEL GONZALES Founder / Owner
Slab & Steel was built from a foundation of federal service and a lifelong passion for collecting.
I have served as a federal officer since 2016 and currently work as an explosive detection canine handler, where precision, reliability, and accountability are essential every day. Those same principles guide everything behind Slab & Steel.
Challenge coins have been part of my federal journey from the very beginning. What started as receiving coins quickly became trading, collecting, and ultimately creating them as lasting symbols of mission, craftsmanship, and the bonds formed in service.
Alongside steel, collecting slabs has always been part of the story. Nostalgic trading cards from childhood, sparked a lifelong appreciation for the hunt, the history, and the preservation of collectibles, whether raw or graded.
Slab & Steel represents the meeting point of forged metal and sealed cards, built on service, craftsmanship, and nostalgia.