Custom Medals in Nigeria: Shapes, Sizes, Finishes and How to Order

Quick answer: Custom medals in Nigeria are usually round metal medals, 6 to 10 cm wide (60 to 100 mm) and 2.5 to 4 mm thick, plated in gold, silver or bronze and finished with enamel or UV-printed colour on a ribbon. Custom shapes are also available. Beyond the specs, a good medal is something the winner keeps on a shelf for years, and every time a guest asks about it your event gets mentioned again. If you are organising a marathon, a sports festival, a school competition or an award night, this guide walks you through shape, size, finish and ordering.

Start with the shape

Shape is what makes a medal feel custom instead of generic. Most off-the-shelf medals are round and forgettable. The medals people remember are cut to a shape that means something: your event logo, a map of a state, a running figure, a trophy outline, or your organisation's mark. This is the part we are known for. We have produced medals in custom logo shapes for events across Nigeria, so if you have a logo or an idea, we can almost always turn it into a medal shape. Choose a custom shape if you want the medal to be instantly recognisable as yours. Choose a classic round or shield shape if you want something timeless and budget-friendly.

Choosing the size and thickness

Two measurements decide how a medal feels in the hand: its width and its thickness. A heavier medal feels more premium, and weight comes mostly from thickness. If you are not sure, tell us the event and the quantity and we will recommend a size that balances feel and budget.

• Thickness: usually 2.5 mm to 4 mm. 2.5 mm is light and economical and works well for large quantities. 4 mm has real heft and reads as a premium award.
• Width: usually 6 cm to 10 cm (60 mm to 100 mm), and larger if your design needs it. 6 cm to 7 cm suits school and youth events; 8 cm to 10 cm suits marathons, national competitions and senior awards.

Relief: embossed, debossed or hollow

Relief is how your design sits on the surface of the medal.

• Embossed: the design is raised above the surface. Bold and tactile.
• Debossed: the design is pressed into the surface. Clean and modern.
• Hollow (cut-out): parts of the medal are cut all the way through, so the shape itself becomes part of the design. The most eye-catching option, and it pairs beautifully with a custom shape.

Plating: gold, silver or bronze

The metal finish sets the tone. We offer gold, silver and bronze, and we can blast the finish for a refined matte look instead of a high shine.

• Use the classic gold, silver and bronze set for first, second and third place.
• Use a single finish across all medals for finisher or participation awards, where everyone gets the same.

Colour: enamel, UV print or plain

Colour is where your brand comes through. You do not have to pick blind. Send us your artwork and we will tell you which colour method will reproduce it best.

• Enamel: colour is filled into the recesses of the design for a deep, durable, premium look. Best for logos and crests with defined colour areas.
• UV print: colour is printed onto the medal, so you can reproduce detailed, full-colour artwork and photographs.
• Plain: no colour, letting the metal and the relief do the work. Understated and classic.

Where custom medals are used in Nigeria

Custom medals work anywhere achievement is recognised. We have produced medals for events across the country, including marathons in Lagos, half marathons in Ijebu, road races in Abeokuta and Ekiti, and state sports festivals in Delta, Ogun and Asaba. Wherever your event is in Nigeria, we can deliver.

• Road races and marathons, for finisher and podium medals
• State and national sports festivals
• School and university sports and academic prizes
• Corporate award nights, long-service and recognition awards
• Church, association and community honours

How to order your custom medals

Because every option above is a real choice, we do not sell medals from a fixed price list. We guide you to the right combination and then send a tailored quote. Here is the simple path:

• Tell us about the event: what it is, the quantity, and the date you need them by.
• Send your logo or design, or just an idea, and we will help shape it.
• Choose your options: shape, size, relief, plating and colour. We advise at every step.
• Approve the quote and artwork. We confirm the timeline with your order.
• We produce and deliver, anywhere in Nigeria.

Ready to order your medals?

Tell us about your event and send your design, and we will guide you to the right shape, size and finish. Start your medal order or browse all badges and medals. You can also send your design to us on WhatsApp and we will reply with options.

How to order custom medals in Nigeria

Order custom medals from QuikPrint in five steps: choose your medal, set the size and finish, upload your design, place your order, and we deliver across Nigeria.

1. Choose your medal Open the medals page on quikprint.ng, or send your idea to us on WhatsApp. More
2. Set the size and finish Pick the width (commonly 6 to 10 cm), the plating (gold, silver or bronze), the finish and your quantity.
3. Upload your design Attach your logo or event artwork, or send it to us on WhatsApp and we will set up the medal. More
4. Place your order Confirm your order online, or finalize the details with us on WhatsApp. More
5. We print and deliver We produce your medals and deliver them across Nigeria.

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