Chocolate coin
gold foil covered chocolates in the shape of coins
Chocolate coins or chocolate money are foil-covered chocolates in the shape of coins. They are usually created with milk chocolate and are traditionally packaged in small mesh bags.
Description
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 children's stockings. When children visit a friend or relative they are allowed to take chocolates from the tree, or find them hidden throughout in the house. In Belgium, a tradition of giving chocolate coins at Christmas began to be observed at the start of the 20th century. These coins are presented wrapped in gold paper and placed in small bags.
During the Jewish festival of Hanukkah, chocolate coins are sometimes given to children in addition to or instead of the traditional gelt (gift of money), often with a dreidel. For Chinese New Year, chocolate coins are sometimes now given in place of traditional Hongbao or "lucky money".
During preparation, chocolate planchets are punched out of a long sheet. These blanks are then wrapped on both faces with tight foil wrappers.
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