Need a compact RFID format for tight space or embedded placement?
Stock SKU. Custom tooling from 2,000 pcs.
Standard; rush possible on request.
Stock samples via DHL / FedEx.
Use this compact form factor when the RFID unit needs to fit inside a small product, tool, or molded part. Confirm available space, substrate, and required read distance before the sample plan is locked.
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Surface material, enclosure, attachment method, and environmental limits usually matter more than a broad tag name alone.
| Product Name | NFC Coin (RFID Disc Tag) |
| Card Material | PVC (standard); PET customizable; ceramic variant available on 10,000+ MOQ |
| Color | White (standard); custom Pantone colors on 5,000+ MOQ |
| Dimensions | HF only: Ø13 / 14 / 15 / 18 mm; LF + HF: Ø20 / 23 / 25 / 30 / 35 / 40 / 50 mm; custom on 5,000+ MOQ |
| Thickness | 1.0-1.5 mm (standard); 2.0 mm (premium / gaming); 0.6 mm (thin embedding) |
| Weight | 0.8 g (Ø13) to 8 g (Ø50) |
| Operating Frequency | 125KHz (LF, ISO 11784/11785); 13.56MHz (HF / NFC, ISO/IEC 14443A) |
| Compliance | ISO/IEC 14443A, ISO/IEC 18092 (NFC Forum), ISO 11784/11785 (LF), RoHS 3, REACH, FDA 21 CFR 177 (food contact for smart-dining variant) |
| LF Chip Options | EM4200 (R/W 512-bit), TK4100 (read-only), ATA5577 (multi-protocol) |
| HF Chip Options | Fudan FM11RF08, NXP MIFARE Classic 1K / 4K, Ultralight EV1 / C, NTAG213 / 215 / 216, DESFire EV1 / EV2 / EV3 (custom), NTAG424 DNA (custom) |
| Memory | 64-bit (TK4100) to 888 bytes (NTAG216); 8 KB (DESFire EV3 custom) |
| Cryptography | Open (NTAG, EM, TK), 3DES (Ultralight C), Crypto-1 (MIFARE Classic), AES-128 (DESFire EV3, NTAG424 DNA custom) |
| Read Range | 2-10 cm (HF, reader dependent); 1-5 cm (LF, reader dependent) |
| Read/Write Cycles | 100,000 (chip EEPROM) |
| Data Retention | 10-20 years (chip specification) |
| IP Rating | IP67 per IEC 60529 (dust-tight + immersion 1 m for 30 min) |
| Dishwasher Compatibility | 500-1,000+ commercial dishwasher cycles at 65-75°C (standard); 1,000+ cycles at 90°C (high-temp variant) |
| Adhesive Options | No backing (standard, for embedding); 3M 467 / 468 MP (indoor); 3M 200MP (industrial); 3M VHB (outdoor / long-term); 3M 4910 freezer-grade |
| Personalization | Offset printing (single / multi-color), silkscreen, laser engraving (no-fade serial / logo / QR), full-color digital UV print |
| Variable Data | Laser-engraved sequential UID, per-coin unique denomination / ID / QR / barcode; CSV export |
| Operating Temperature | -20 deg C to +75 deg C |
| Storage Temperature | -40 deg C to +85 deg C |
| Humidity | 20-95% RH non-condensing |
| Packaging | 2,000 pcs / corrugated carton (standard); bulk bag 500 / 1,000 pcs; individual OPP bag for premium / gaming chips |
| MOQ | 1,000 pieces (stock Ø + chip); 5,000 pieces (custom color + chip); 10,000+ pieces (custom size + ceramic variant) |
| Lead Time | 7-14 business days stock; 15-25 business days custom color / chip / printing |
Shortlist Logic
These features help teams decide whether the tag suits the environment, installation method, and read expectations of the real workflow.
Use Cases
Use cases matter because the right tag depends on surface, environment, attachment, and read distance in the field.
embed in plates and bowls for automated checkout, reducing cafeteria payment queues by 70-80% at 50,000+ meal/day scale
insert into consumer electronics housings for NFC-based anti-counterfeiting verification via smartphone tap
embed NFC in board game pieces, casino chips, and collectible figures for digital authentication
attach to undersides of chairs, tables, and shelving for facility management inventory audits
tag washers and dryers for maintenance scheduling and customer machine-status apps
attach to bottle bottoms for cellar management and restaurant stock tracking
NFC Coin vs NFC Sticker — How To Choose
Both work with every iPhone / Android NFC tap and use the same NTAG chips. The physical difference is standout vs invisible: the domed coin is a physical object users notice and grab, the sticker blends into packaging / products. For consumer-facing 'tap here' moments, coins create the visual cue; for invisible product embedding, stickers disappear.
Option A 3-5 mm dome, visual presence, keepsake
Best for
Option B 0.2 mm thin, invisible embedding
Best for
Quick decision tip — If the tap is supposed to be a consumer moment — visible object users notice, pick up, feel — coin (Option A) creates the 'tap here' visual cue worth paying 5-10× unit cost for. If the NFC is a functional embedded chip where the user follows a printed arrow or knows where to tap without any physical cue, sticker (Option B) disappears into the product at fraction of the cost.
Yes — if you need a circular disc RFID tag (Ø13-50 mm) for smart dining (embed in plates / bowls), product authentication (consumer electronics housings), gaming / casino chips, furniture tracking, laundromat machine ID, wine-bottle tracking, or any workflow where a standard rectangular card format does not fit the object. The The NFC coin delivers IP67 waterproof rating, LF + HF dual-frequency options, 10+ diameter sizes, optional 3M adhesive backing, and thin PVC lamination for embedding.
Pick a different tag if you need transparency (use rfid-clear-tag), bulk-read at 4+ m (use UHF sticker), long-range LF 60+ cm (use clamshell card), or smartphone-accessible NFC with standard wallet-fit (use NFC sticker / epoxy card). Pick the NFC coin when round geometry, IP67 dishwasher / kitchen durability, compact embedded form factor, and cost below $0.50/unit at volume matter together.
Comparison across the 5 disc / coin / embedded round tag classes OEM product managers, smart dining operators, and gaming companies typically evaluate. Prices indicative at MOQ 5,000 pieces, Ø25 mm stock.
| Class | Visibility | Waterproof | Chip range | Best fit | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The NFC coin (PVC disc) | Opaque white / custom color | IP67 | LF / HF | Smart dining, gaming, furniture, wine, laundromat ID | $0.28 – 0.72 |
| The clear / transparent tag | Fully transparent | IP66 | LF / HF | Clear plate / bowl embedding, invisible tagging | $0.55 – 1.45 |
| Frosted / translucent PVC disc | Semi-translucent | IP66 | LF / HF | Lab containers, medical sample tracking | $0.45 – 1.15 |
| Ceramic NFC coin | White / premium ceramic | IP68 + autoclave | HF (NTAG / MIFARE) | Hospital sterilization, premium craft beverage, luxury | $1.80 – 4.50 |
| Anti-metal on-metal coin | Opaque with foam spacer | IP68 + metal surface | UHF (UCODE 9xm) | Metal asset tagging, automotive parts | $1.50 – 3.85 |
Verdict: NFC coin PVC wins on unit economics for non-metal, opaque-OK applications at volume. Clear tag wins when transparency is required. Ceramic wins for autoclave / luxury. On-metal coin wins for metal-adjacent asset tagging.
Casino operators embed NFC coins into gaming chips to make every chip individually verifiable: per-chip unique IDs defeat counterfeit chips that pass visual inspection, and cage counts become scan operations. Laser-engraved serials tie each chip to issuance records.
Projects of this type usually start with a single-denomination pilot to validate read behavior in chip trays and at table readers before tagging the full float.
Verified compatibility across LF / HF chips, size SKUs, and host applications (smart dining, gaming, furniture, laundromat, lab).
| Category | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Stock diameter sizes | Ø13, 14, 15, 18 mm (HF only); Ø20, 23, 25, 30, 35, 40, 50 mm (LF + HF); custom on 5,000+ MOQ | HF-only sizes have smaller antenna geometry; LF requires larger diameter for antenna resonance |
| LF chips (125KHz) | EM4200 (R/W 512-bit), TK4100 (read-only 64-bit), ATA5577 (multi-protocol) | For legacy access / smart-dining reader fleet where LF is already deployed |
| HF / NFC chips (13.56MHz) | Fudan FM11RF08, NXP MIFARE Classic 1K, Ultralight EV1 / C, NTAG213 / 215 / 216, DESFire EV3; NTAG424 DNA on custom | NTAG213 / 215 is the default for smart-dining and gaming; Classic 1K for legacy cafeteria POS |
| Smart dining POS | Compass Group / Sodexo / Aramark / Eurest / ISS World — all support NFC tray-pad reader integration | Reader pads from Feig CPR / OMNIKEY / cafeteria-scanner OEMs |
| Casino gaming platforms | Walker Digital Table Systems, Angel Eye AI, GPI Tag-Track, IGT chip-tracking, Light & Wonder TableConnect, Mesa Gaming, Shuffle Master | NTAG215 (504 bytes) typical for denomination + casino ID encoding |
| Furniture / fixture tracking | Yardi Matrix, Planon, Serraview, Condeco, Honeywell Forge — facility management systems | 25 / 30 mm with 3M adhesive under chair / table / cabinet |
| Laundromat machine ID | PayRange, LaundryCard, TriMark, Speed Queen / Continental Girbau + payment-integration platforms | HF NFC coin on washer / dryer front panel for customer-app machine selection |
| Wine / beverage tracking | VinGardValet, Bottlecrm, Sommelier Prep, Cellar Pass, CellarTracker | 25 mm on bottle bottom with permanent adhesive; read at cellar inventory scans |
| 3M adhesive options | 3M 467 / 468 MP (indoor general), 3M 200MP (industrial), 3M VHB (outdoor / long-term), 3M 4910 (freezer / harsh) | Adhesive selected based on surface material and environmental exposure |
| Personalization | Offset printing (single / multi-color logo), silkscreen (cost-optimized logo), laser engraving (serial numbers + QR + denomination), full-color digital UV print | Laser engraving recommended for gaming chips (cannot be scratched off); offset for smart dining / marketing |
How much does the The NFC coin cost at 5K pcs? Stock Ø25 mm + NTAG213 + white PVC + no adhesive + single-color logo: $0.35-0.52 per unit at MOQ 5,000. Volume brackets: MOQ 1,000 = $0.55-0.85; MOQ 5,000 = $0.35-0.52 (base); MOQ 25,000 = $0.22-0.35; MOQ 100,000+ = $0.15-0.25.
Size up-charge? Ø13-18 mm (HF-only small): -$0.05-0.10. Ø20-25 mm (mid): base price. Ø30-35 mm: +$0.05-0.10. Ø40-50 mm (large, LF-friendly): +$0.12-0.22.
Chip upgrade? NTAG213 (base): included. NTAG215 (504 bytes for gaming denomination + logo): +$0.04-0.08. NTAG216 (888 bytes): +$0.08-0.14. MIFARE Classic 1K: +$0.08-0.15. DESFire EV3 2K (hotel / secure access): +$0.75-1.25. LF EM4200: +$0.08-0.15.
Adhesive backing? No backing: included. Standard pressure-sensitive: +$0.02-0.04. 3M 467 / 468 MP: +$0.05-0.10. 3M VHB (outdoor / permanent): +$0.08-0.15. 3M freezer-grade: +$0.10-0.18.
Personalization? Single-color silkscreen logo: +$0.03-0.06. Multi-color offset: +$0.08-0.15. Laser-engraved serial + logo (recommended for gaming / high-value): +$0.05-0.10. Full-color digital UV: +$0.10-0.20. Factory NDEF encoding: +$0.005-0.015.
How does the business case differ for smart dining vs gaming? Smart dining pays back through checkout labor savings and lunch-hour throughput; gaming pays back through counterfeit prevention and per-chip operational analytics. Both are one-time tag investments set against recurring operational costs, so the math is usually run per site before a full rollout.
Smart-dining checkout is one of the clearest RFID throughput stories: a tray of tagged tableware reads in a single pass, so the cashier bottleneck disappears and lunch rushes stop dictating staffing. Gaming chips and lab containers follow the same embed-and-verify logic in their own verticals.
Supplier Fit
Once the format is right, most teams still need confidence in manufacturing control, sample support, and repeat-order reliability.
Quality-focused manufacturing and sample support for custom RFID projects.
RFID manufacturing experience across cards, tags, labels, wristbands and readers.
Test product compatibility before bulk purchasing and customization decisions.
Next Reading
These guides help buyers compare environments, tag formats, and mounting logic before they commit to the first sample plan.
Comparison Pages
These head-to-head pages help buyers compare chip, frequency, material or format decisions before they lock a sample plan for this product.
Commercial Fit
Most inquiry-ready visitors want to know whether this product matches their workflow, region and approval stage. These cues help them move faster without leaving the product page.
Often validating tag fit, reader behavior and installation method before including the product in a wider solution.
Usually focused on wash-cycle durability, attachment method and read consistency in bulk handling.
Typically comparing on-metal, pallet, tyre or rugged tags for repeat deployment in harsh environments.
Quote Checklist
Market Notes
Frequent projects include warehouse visibility, IT asset management, returnable packaging and on-metal identification.
Industrial laundry, reusable transport items and traceability projects often require careful sample validation and repeatability.
Outdoor assets, utilities and long-service industrial tagging often put more weight on enclosure durability and field conditions.
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Before You Order
Five short reads on the procurement-side topics every B2B RFID buyer wants answered before signing a quote — MOQ thresholds, lead time reality, pricing transparency, sample policy, and how to audit a Chinese factory before your first order.
Buyer Questions
These FAQs cover the points that usually come up between a first shortlist and a real sample or quote request.
For NFC Coin, the standard MOQ starts at 1,000 pieces on stock SKUs. Custom shape, material or antenna tooling typically requires 3,000–5,000 pieces to cover one-time mold / die-cut setup cost. Exact MOQ and unit pricing are quoted per project once chip, customization and packaging are confirmed.
Yes. Stock rfid tags samples of NFC Coin are typically free; we only ask buyers to cover DHL/FedEx express shipping. Samples ship in 1–3 business days after your order is confirmed and arrive in 2–5 days to most countries. Custom samples (new chip, new size, printed artwork) usually take 3–7 additional days.
Standard NFC Coin orders ship in 7–15 business days after PO confirmation and artwork approval. Large runs (>100k units) or orders with complex encoding / custom molds may take 15–25 business days. Rush production is available on request for time-sensitive launches; confirm MOQ and artwork early to protect the timeline.
Yes. NFC Coin supports end-to-end customization: full-color CMYK / silk-screen / UV printing, laser engraving, serial numbering, custom chip encoding (UID write, NDEF, sector locking), custom shape / size (subject to tooling MOQ), and packaging. Share your artwork, chip requirement and quantity and we will return a spec sheet + price within 24 hours.
Compatibility depends on the frequency band (LF 125 kHz / HF 13.56 MHz / UHF 860–960 MHz) and chip family used by your reader or installed system. Send a photo of your current card / reader model and we will recommend the matching chip + test a sample before bulk order.
RFIDAK operates under ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), audited by SGS. NFC Coin is subject to incoming material inspection, in-process QC at every lamination / bonding / encoding step, and 100% electrical performance testing before shipment. Products meet CE, FCC, RoHS and REACH as applicable by market. Full test reports are available on request for buyer audits.
Yes. NFC Coin can ship with UID range assignment, NDEF URL encoding (for NFC), sector-locked user data, serial numbering, and CMYK / silk-screen / UV printing of your artwork. Provide an AI/PDF artwork file at 300 dpi with 3 mm bleed and a chip-encoding spec; we return a digital proof for approval before production.
RFIDAK ships NFC Coin via DHL / FedEx / UPS (door-to-door, 3–5 days to most countries), air cargo (5–7 days for heavier orders), or sea freight (20–35 days for bulk over 500 kg). Standard Incoterms are EXW, FOB Shenzhen and DDP; choose based on customs clearance preferences. Commercial invoice, packing list and CoC / MSDS are included automatically.
For repeat buyers, RFIDAK locks tooling, artwork and chip encoding on file so subsequent POs ship faster — typically 5–10 business days for stock chip types at previously-run quantities. Price is adjusted transparently per chip market rate and FX movement; we flag any chip shortage (e.g., DESFire EV3) before quotation so the project plan stays realistic.
Key NFC Coin specs: frequency 125 kHz (LF, ISO 11784/11785); 13.56 MHz (HF / NFC, ISO/IEC 14443A); dimensions HF only: Ø13 / 14 / 15 / 18 mm; LF + HF: Ø20 / 23 / 25 / 30 / 35 / 40 / 50 mm; custom on 5,000+ MOQ. A full technical datasheet including read range, chip memory map, IP / temperature rating and compliance certificates is available on request; attach your reader model and target environment so we can confirm suitability before quoting.
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