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Chocolate coins orchocolate money are foil-covered chocolates in the shape ofcoins. They are usually created with milk chocolate and are traditionally packaged in smallmesh bags.
In the United Kingdom, chocolate coins mimic the design of real money; they are traditionally bought aroundChristmas and are used to decorate theChristmas tree and to fillchildren'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.[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 to or instead of the traditionalgelt (gift of money), often with adreidel.[3] ForChinese New Year, chocolate coins are sometimes now given in place of traditionalHongbao or "lucky money".[4][5]
During preparation, chocolateplanchets are punched out of a long sheet. These blanks are then wrapped on both faces with tightfoil wrappers. The wrapped coins are warmed and struck on both sides withcoin-like dies, simultaneouslyembossing a design onto both the foil and the chocolate underneath.[6][7] The current and former coin designs of many world countries arepublic domain, making a broad selection available for chocolates.
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