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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Birdman#33, post: 2253901, member: 73040&quot;]This is great, I get to write about my two favorite passions: coins &amp; Freemasonry I believe challenge coins come from the military where soldiers carry them with them at all times. When they get to the bar they slam their challenge coins down and the soldier that does not have one is &quot;obligated&quot; to buy a round. From what I understand the higher the rank of the challenge coin the better the chance that you will outrank others (the key is to get a general&#039;s coin). Freemasonry is not a drinking organization, however, there is typically a collation after our meetings and the Brethren like to slam their coins on the table (as they make a loud noise). If someone doesn&#039;t have a challenge coin on them we make them pour the drinks. Masonic pennies are used in ritual, however, they are used in Royal Arch Masonry. This is an appendant body of Freemasonry through the York Rite. These degrees range from 4th degree to 32nd. Personally, I have no experience in this as I am a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason--another appendant body of Masonry. These appendant bodies (after the first 3 degrees of Freemasonry) are a person&#039;s own choice of their own freewill and accord of where they would like to take their Masonic journey. My understanding from those that I know in York Rite Masonry have mentioned that the penny is part of a wage or an offering from biblical lore. I hope this helps--any and all other Masons on this site, please feel free to add your &quot;two cents&quot;. I am open to any questions you might have.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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