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Artist David L. Durbin created this individual medal to be traded at various Fiesta events.Award: Third place, individuals Photo: JUANITO M GARZA, By Juanito Garza, San Antonio Express-News / San Antonio Express-News

Texas A&M Aggie Moms Club's 2015 Fiesta MedalAward: Third place, alumni/booster groups Photo: Juanito M Garza, San Antonio Express-News / San Antonio Express-News

San Antonio Hotel & Lodging Association Fiesta Medal, $10, at the Fiesta Store, the association's offices at 8531 N. New Braunfels, No. 203, and online at sahla.org. The medal comes with discounts and offers from select hotels, restaurants and local attractions, at www.FiestaFunMedal.com. Photo: Juanito M. Garza, San Antonio Express-News / San Antonio Express-News

Bill Miller's Fiesta medal

Boy Scouts of America Alamo Area Council's 2015 Fiesta Medal, $10 at the Fiesta Store Photo: JUANITO M GARZA, By Juanito Garza, San Antonio Express-News / San Antonio Express-News

Rey Feo's communications minister Melissa Sorola's Fiesta medal pays tribute to her late grandmother, who loved playing loteria. El pajaro, or bird, is a nod to Twitter's trademark symbol. The back of the medal lists two royal hashtags, #ReyFeoJGH and #meli3409.Award: Third place, kings & courts Photo: Juanito M Garza, San Antonio Express-News / San Antonio Express-News

A personal Fiesta medal by San Antonio residents Roy and Liz Saenz. Photo: JUANITO M GARZA, By Juanito Garza, San Antonio Express-News / San Antonio Express-News

Get ready to add more noisy metal objects to your Fiesta sash, as Whataburger has unveiled its two medals for 2016 for purchase online.

Fiesta Medal

2016 Fiesta Medal

Professional Tour Guide Association of San Antonio's Fiesta Medal featuring the San Antonio River is

Loren Narvaez, Pinatas in the Barrio Teen Queen Photo: JUANITO M GARZA, By Juanito Garza, San Antonio Express-News / San Antonio Express-News

Submissions to last years newspaper contest for homemade fiesta medals.

District 8 Councilman Ron Nirenberg's 2015 Fiesta Medal. Photo: JUANITO M GARZA, By Juanito Garza, San Antonio Express-News / San Antonio Express-News

Whataburger's 2015 Fiesta Medal, sold out, but check its social media channels for opportunities to win one of its remaining medals.Award: First place, food & wine Photo: JUANITO M GARZA, By Juanito Garza, San Antonio Express-News / San Antonio Express-News