Mark your year of sobriety with this respectable 1.5-inch medallion, which will serve as an amulet, warding off the evils of alcohol, a tangible reminder of the milestones reached on the road to recovery. This coin is your symbol of personal change and accomplishment, a powerful reminder of your sobriety. By acknowledging your limitations, attending regular meetings, and implementing the Twelve Steps, you appreciate the behaviors that will help you uphold your hard won abstinence.
Look ahead to today because today is the only day you must commit to your sobriety, but also look back with satisfaction on your accomplishments. When you need to remember your pledge, let the strength of this token serve you well.
Minted in solid bronze, plated in nickel, selectively enhanced with gold, and then imbued with bold black enamel on both sides, his proof-like coin is the perfect way to observe another 365 days of sobriety. The obverse features the years of sobriety on the obverse along with the words "To Thine Own Self Be True," found in Shakespeare's Hamlet (Act 1, scene 3, 78–82), a motto that those endeavoring for sobriety know well. The reverse displays the AA Serenity Prayer: the refrain of AA's sobriety 12-step program. It words read:
"God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.
This 1.5-inch challenge coin sized medallion is larger than traditional recovery coin sizes, a more tangible reminder of your recovery. Drawing on the proud military tradition of unit challenge coins, the challenge coin size recovery medallion signifies dedication, community, and commitment. The additional tug of this slightly heavier coin will become a constant, reassuring reminder of your daily success and that you are not alone.