Recovery chips, also referred to as AA coins or 12-step medallions, are given out in honor of one's period of sobriety. Different programs offer chip meetings, though chips are not generally given out at smaller meetings. Chips for smaller periods of abstience, such as 24 hours, 1 month or 3 months are often made from plastic. Longer periods may be in aluminum, such as for 6-months, 9-months or a year. Past that, anniversary or birthday chips are often made from bronze. One side of the chip…