Chocolate coin

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A wrapped chocolate coin in the form of a British farthing
The same coin, unwrapped.
Wrapped chocolate coins mimicking coins of several currencies

Chocolate coins, or chocolate money, are foil-covered chocolates in the shape of coins.

History[]

As a Christmas tradition, the chocolate coin giving is said to be inspired by the deeds of Saint Nicholas in the fourth century,[1] with chocolate coins introduced some time after chocolate's introduction into Europe in the sixteenth century.[citation needed]

United Kingdom[]

In the United Kingdom chocolate coins mimic the design of real money; they are traditionally bought around Christmas and are used to decorate the Christmas tree and to fill the stockings of children. When children visit a friend or relative they are allowed to find and take chocolates from the tree as a treat. A variant of this is that chocolate coins are hidden somewhere in the house for children to find, often in the form of a treasure trail.[2]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ http://www.ownways.com/chocolate/Chocolate_Coin.html Archived November 21, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ Christmas Tree Traditions in Britain (A British Christmas) Archived 2012-12-06 at the Wayback Machine
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