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Chocolate coins, orchocolate money, are foil-covered chocolates in the shape ofcoins.
They are usually created with milk chocolate.
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.[1] 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.[2]
During theJewish festival ofHanukkah, chocolate coins are sometimes given to children in addition or in replacement of the traditionalgelt (gift of money), typically with adreidel.[3]
ForChinese New Year, in place of traditionalHongbao or "lucky money", chocolate coins are sometimes now given.[4][5]
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