Single two-sided Union Pacific Railroad enamel challenge coin from the Houston Service Unit, housed in a clear plastic capsule holder. Near-mint condition — gold finish bright, enamel clean with no chips, cracks, or fading.
Side A features a raised gold railroad spike in the center with the inscription "Summer Spike Commitment" in the inner field, surrounded by a blue enamel outer ring reading "Total Safety Culture." Side B reads "Union Pacific Houston Service Unit" in the inner gold field with a raised Houston skyline and locomotive motif, surrounded by a blue enamel ring with four quadrant tabs reading "Safety," "Service," "Value," and "Leadership." Gold-tone metal throughout with blue hard enamel accents. Standard challenge coin diameter, approximately 1.75".
The "Summer Spike" program was a Union Pacific internal safety initiative specific to the Houston Service Unit. The railroad spike imagery references the historic Golden Spike tradition in American railroading. These coins were awarded to participating employees and are not available at retail. Issue date estimated 2010s.
• Item: Two-sided challenge coin with clear plastic capsule holder
• Diameter: Approx. 1.75"
• Finish: Gold-tone metal with blue hard enamel
• Year: Est. 2010s
• Condition: Near-Mint — no chips, cracks, or fading observed
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