Chocolate coins are coin-shaped candies made from milk, dark or white chocolate, often wrapped in silver or gold foil with printed patterns. They are given as gifts on Halloween, Chinese New Year, and Hanukkah, and used in advertising and social events. Different shapes and custom printing are available, but buyers should consider allergies.
Chocolate coins are coin-shaped candies made from chocolate. Milk, dark chocolate and white chocolate are used to make coins and are typically foil wrapped in silver or gold. The surface of the coin is printed with a pattern and the foil can also be decorated.
Some people like to give out chocolate coins on Halloween, as a symbolic gift of both money and chocolate. Typically, the coins are distributed in small mesh bags or in sealed containers, so parents can rest assured that the coins have not been tampered with. In communities where adulteration of Halloween candy isn’t a major concern, a family may simply offer a large bowl of chocolate coins, inviting the children to pick as many as they like.
In many cultures, chocolate coins are handed out to young children to symbolize money and good luck. On Chinese New Year, some parents give very young children these coins instead of money in red envelopes, assuming that children will enjoy candy more at a younger age. Jewish families also distribute the coins as Hanukkah gelt. Gelt is a Yiddish term for “money,” and money often plays a part in Hanukkah gifts. For younger children, chocolate coins are a symbolic form of gelt.
The idea of using chocolate coins to advertise or commemorate an important event is also widespread in the West. They are sometimes included in gift bags for weddings and other similar social occasions, often with an embossed message. Advertisers can also use these coins to sell their products, associating the company with a tasty experience in the consumer’s mind.
Depending on how they are to be used, different shapes of chocolate coins are available. If someone intends to order specially printed coins or tags, they should be aware that the company may require a large order to make it worth their while to dedicate their facility to coin making. Smaller chocolate makers are generally more likely to dedicate the production line to creating specialty coins. They can also be purchased in bulk or in prepackaged gift boxes. Sensitivity to milk and nuts should be taken into consideration when buying and distributing chocolate coins, as many of them are made with dairy products and others are made in facilities that also handle nuts.
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