Sobriety Chips (Years)

Q: What are AA sobriety chips?

Sobriety chips (or anniversary chips) mark yearly milestones, typically from one year onward, celebrating sustained recovery.

Q: Why are sobriety chips given at 1 year and beyond?

The first year is a major milestone; many groups move from monthly newcomer chips to annual chips at the one-year mark to honor each year of continuous sobriety.

Q: Can I personalize a sobriety chip with a name and date?

Yes. Add a name, sobriety date, group, or message. We send a layout to approve before production.

Q: Are sobriety chips officially approved by Alcoholics Anonymous?

No. They are a grassroots AA tradition, not licensed or endorsed by AA.

Q: Planning a big or group order?

For a large anniversary order, or buying for a group, get in touch and we will take care of you. Most orders ship the next business day.

Welcome to the Sobriety Chips collection at Chipmunk! Here, you’ll discover a range of chips perfect for commemorating the annual milestones of home group members, friends, and loved ones. Want a one-of-a-kind anniversary piece? Design a custom chip.

Crafted with Care: Meaningful Tokens of Support

Our Sobriety Chips are meticulously crafted with care and attention to detail. They serve as meaningful tokens of support and encouragement for sponsees, groups, and friends.

Significant Moments in Recovery

Each chip represents a significant moment in one’s journey of recovery, whether it’s one year, fifty years, or beyond.

Personalized Touch: Celebrating Progress

Customize your chip with details like your sobriety date, name, group, city, and more. This personal touch celebrates progress on the path to a brighter future.

Explore the Collection: Thoughtful Designs and Messages

Discover chips adorned with thoughtful designs and inspiring messages, each one crafted to honor commitment and inspire continued progress.

Catering to Every Taste: Classic to Modern Styles

Whether you prefer classic or modern styles, Chipmunk Sobriety Chips has something for everyone. Find the perfect chip that resonates with your taste and preferences.

Join the Celebration: Spirit of Support and Encouragement

Join us in celebrating the spirit of support and encouragement with our Sobriety Chips collection. Let’s commemorate the journey toward a happier, healthier life together.

Shop Now: Perfect for Everyone

Shop now and show your support with our Sobriety Chips collection. Whether it’s for sponsees, sponsors, groups, or friends, these chips are the perfect way to celebrate milestones and achievements in recovery.

Just getting started, or buying for someone who is? Our newcomer chips mark the first days and a welcome chip marks day one. For a one-of-a-kind anniversary piece, design a custom chip.

AA Sobriety Milestones: Every Chip from 24 Hours to Decades

In AA, sobriety milestones are marked with chips and coins, starting at 24 hours and continuing for decades. Early progress is counted in days and months, then shifts to yearly anniversaries after the first year. Here is what each common milestone means.

24 Hours – The desire or welcome chip, given to anyone ready to start, no questions asked.
30 Days – One month sober, the first monthly milestone.
60 Days – Two months of continuous sobriety.
90 Days – Three months, often when new routines start to feel steady.
6 Months – Half a year, a meaningful midpoint to the first anniversary.
9 Months – Three quarters of a year sober.
1 Year – The first major anniversary. Many groups move from monthly to yearly chips here.
18 Months – Marked by some groups between year one and two.
2 to 9 Years – Annual anniversary chips, one for each year of continuous sobriety.
10 Years and Beyond – Anniversary chips keep going every single year, well past 10, 20, and 30 years. Many people collect one for each year of sobriety, and the bigger decade milestones are sometimes marked with a keepsake medallion.