Important Note: This is not a public sale. BECC medals are normally sold to eligible Boeing persons by private sale. Please read "BECC Medals Information" below.

The Boeing Employees' Coin Club has issued distinctive medals featuring a Boeing product or products most years since the 50th anniversary of The Boeing Company in 1966. These medals are issued in silver, pewter, and bronze (and beginning in 2012, copper), with a proof-like (mirror-like) finish, and are widely collected by BECC members, Boeing employees and retirees, and other persons interested in aviation and coin club memorabilia. Since the BECC is a non-profit organization, the medal prices are reasonable, although higher in recent years due to higher silver prices and higher production expenses.

Note: The 2012 copper medals did not have a proof-like finish, however all other medals including the 2013 medals do have this popular feature that most collectors desire.

Important Note: This information is not guaranteed and may not be up-to-date. Please contact the medals chairman or medals sales coordinator for more information.

2013 medals were available to club members and Boeing persons via the official order form, which was published in the club newsletter in the fall of 2012, or could be obtained from the medal sales coordinator. According to BECC Medals Chairman Alan Van Horn, as of February 18 there are only 7 silver and 14 copper medals left.

A few 2007 Tanker, 2009 Kaydet, 2011 DreamLifter and 2012 KC-97 medals may also still be available from the club. Contact the medals chairman.

2013 Model 40B medal photos by BECC club member Chip Van Gilder, http://chipshotphoto.com.
Left to right: Silver, bronze and copper medals.

April 2012: Michael N. presented the design choices for the next club medal. Design choices included both the obverse and reverse. Of the two reverses, the design of choice was one presented by one of our YNs (Young Numismatist), Kaelyn R. The obverse choices presented were C-17, Condor, Model 40B, and Chinook C- 47 for the top contenders. The Model 40B was chosen as the design for the club's 50th year medal.

May 2012: A variety of styles where shown for the model 40B. The club voted on the design categories of attitude of the plane, the iconic symbol below it, and whether or not to have a logo on the front. The club voted on the design showing the full side and engine of the plane, favored the Red Barn and the totem logo on the plane if it fits. First round of voting was a tie. With a recount of only the two designs a finally choice was made. A new reverse was voted on, having the wording 50th Anniversary, 1963-2013 and BECC.

June 2012: The BECC has provided funds to purchase silver for the 2013 medal. The Board has approved the obverse and reverse designs. Preliminary mintage numbers are 300 silver and 150 each for copper, bronze and pewter. The artwork for the medal will be submitted to the artist, and an artwork copy will be provided in July. Next, the Medals Committee will review the artwork and work with Golden State Mint to make the dies.

Aug. 2012: We have finalized the obverse and reverse designs for our 2013 medal. Golden State Mint has begun to make the dies and we should have our medals soon. We will again produce medals in proof-like silver, pewter, copper and bronze.

Sept. 2012: A medals order form appeared in the monthly newsletter.

Jan./Feb. 2013: 2013 pewter and bronze medals are sold out. A few copper and silver medals are left.

Artwork © 2012 The Boeing Company and BECC. All Rights Reserved.

Interesting Story! See "October Banquet Speaker Summary - Addison Pemberton - A short story of a Model 40C Tail # 5339" (PDF file) from the November 2012 BECC News.

Input requested on 2013-2016 medals! Mike Nau was the Medals Chairman for the 2013 BECC annual medal, and requested input regarding the medal. Mike suggested that we consider a series of medals unified by a theme beginning with the 2013 medal (BECC’s 50th anniversary) and culminating with Boeing’s 100th Anniversary celebration in 2016. Mike asked you to provide design suggestions and also vote on the potential for a series. His series suggestions were in the following general categories: 1) A four-year series 2013 to 2016; 2) A three-year series 2014 to 2016 (with 2013 being dedicated solely to the BECC 50th); 3) No series at all, continue with the normal annual edition; 4) An alternative series not represented by any of the above. Mike is no longer the medals chair. If you have suggestions for future medals, please contact one of the current co-chairs listed below.

March 2011: The BECC membership selected the KC-97 Stratotanker military transport, first flown in 1944, as the Boeing product to be represented on the 2012-dated club medal. Members selected the KC-97 from among three top vote-getters at the general membership meeting held on March 23, 2011. Dave Buehler and Alan Van Horn presented nine Boeing products. Members voted via secret ballot during our evening meal break. BECC Secretary Terry Kamm counted the vote totals and provided the results to Alan to announce to the membership. BECC members previously were asked to submit ideas for the next BECC medal design by March 4. Other ideas included the Model 40A mail plane, cruise missile, JDAM and 747-8 Intercontinental.

April 2011: Members selected the desired view of the airplane from among 11 photos presented at the April 27, 2011 meeting, and the approved KC-97 design is shown above at left. Artwork © 2011 The Boeing Company and BECC. All Rights Reserved.

Aug./Sept. 2011: The Medals Committee decided the BECC will produce 200 silver, 150 pewter, 150 copper and 150 bronze medals with the 2012 design. A flyer with current prices was developed and attached to the club's monthly newsletter beginning in September. As of August, we have finalized the design for our 2012 medal. Golden State Mint polished the die and proceeded with the minting process. Medals order forms were available from the club. I would like to thank all who have participated in the making of our 2012 medal. - Alan Van Horn.
Photo: Trial strike with reflection of the photographer!

• All past BECC medals are SOLD OUT (from the club), except as noted above.

• Table of BECC medals 1966-2013.

• Table of BECC medals issue prices.

• Medals Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).

• Also see below for links to details of recent past medals, and photos of current and past medals.

• Medals are available for purchase until sold out (or until otherwise decided by the board), by persons eligible to participate in the Boeing recreation program (employees, retirees, on-site customer, vendor and government personnel and certain family members). The BECC reserves the right to change prices and limit quantities of medals for sale (including the quantity that may be purchased by each buyer). The information on this page is not guaranteed to be accurate or up-to-date.

• The usual time period for purchases is between September and November of each year, for the following year's medals. (For example, Sep-Nov 2012 for the 2013-dated medals.)

• BECC club members receive an order form with their newsletters each year, usually no later than September. Mailings will also go out in September to recent previous purchasers of BECC medals. Other Boeing employees and persons with a Boeing badge can contact the medals chairman listed below. All orders must be submitted with an official order form.

• Persons who are not eligible for the Boeing recreation program, or who wish to purchase medals after the ordering deadline, cannot purchase medals directly from the club, but may be able to purchase medals on the secondary market from club members who purchase medals for resale.

• The BECC has produced over 50,000 medals since 1966, and has commemorated that event. Past BECC medals can often be purchased from dealers at the BECC's annual coin show in January.

• To inquire about the availability of medals, please attend a regularly scheduled BECC meeting, or attend the BECC's annual coin show in January.

• BECC Medals Chairman: Alan Van Horn.

  Medal Sales Coordinator: Please contact Alan.

  See the BECC Officers Page for current contact information.
  Photo: Greg Smith (left) presents award of a gold coin to assistant medal sales coordinator Bruce Coggins. Bruce puts the sets together and has been doing this since 1994. Greg has handled the order forms and the mailing of the medals in some recent years, but has now been elected as club president!

Details of recent past medals:

• 2012-2013 medals (see above)

• 2010-2011 medals

• 2008-2009 medals

• 2006-2007 medals

• 2004-2005 medals

Pictures of past and current medals:

• 1964-1979 (1964 medal was issued by Boeing Coin Club in Wichita)

• 1980-1989

• 1991-1999

• 2000-2003

• 2004-2007

• 2008-2012

• 2013