News — AA Chips

In the realm of recovery from alcoholism, AA chips or medallions hold great significance as tangible symbols of accomplishment and commitment to sobriety. These cherished tokens are often carried by individuals as a reminder of their ongoing journey. While there is no universal standard for the size of AA chips, common dimensions have emerged within the AA community. In this article, we will explore the sizes commonly associated with AA chips or medallions, shedding light on the dimensions most frequently encountered. Dimensions of AA Chips: AA chips or medallions come in various sizes, typically measured in millimeters or inches. While...

First AA ( Alcoholics Anonymous ) does not formally say anything about chips or medallions or the milestones for which they are given.  AA does not have in their program or official texts any guidance on medallions or the giving of chips.  Instead you could consider this a cultural "norm" that each group or members decide for themselves.  Some groups do not give chips at all.  Some of them give coins for 1 3 6 9 then 1 Year and then 18 Month and then each year after starting with 2 years.  Some groups may give medallions for each month...

AA Chips come in many forms and options.  Generally the metal content for sobriety coins falls into two types.  Aluminum AA Medallions are light weight and come in various colors.  They are the most inexpensive AA Chips on the market.  Often they are sold in packs of 6 or 12 containing Month 1 2 3 6 9 or Months 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 and 11.  24 Hours Aluminum Medallions are also quite common as a gift for new members to AA.  The Aluminum AA Chips are always used to recognize the early months of...