This is a beautiful Oregon State Police challenge coin. Coin is about 1 9/16" in diameter and raised lettering on both sides and gold plated with a reeded edge. Reverse side has St. Michael the Protector, Patron Saint of Law Enforcement. Coin is contained in an air tight holder.

The Oregon State Police (OSP) is a law enforcement agency of the U S State of Oregon. The OSP is charged to enforce all of Oregon's criminal laws, including assisting local law enforcement agencies.

The agency differs from other state police, such as the California Highway Patrol, in that their primary focus is not limited to highway and traffic enforcement. The OSP is also the only law enforcement agency in the United States that monitors the security of the state lottery.

Oregon State Police has primary jurisdiction on state highways and all other state owned property, and it often responds to incidents in rural areas when other local agencies are unable to respond or need extra assistance.