A Tradition of Numimatic Giving

The holidays are filled with traditions, so why not add coins to the mix if you haven’t already? A tradition of giving coins, of course. There are so many possibilities when it comes to coins, and it doesn’t always matter who the issuing country is.

Coins and coin collecting are for everyone, no matter their age. You may think there’s no point in gifting a coin to a family member who doesn’t understand the hobby, but as it’s been pointed out time and time again, there’s a coin for just about everything. Do you have a cousin who’s into cars? There’s a coin for that, whether it’s the 2025 U.S. Mint’s Michigan Innovation dollar featuring the auto assembly line, or CIT’s Classic Car coin. Maybe you have a grandson who joined the school baseball team this year, or a granddaughter who had her first dance recital.

An easy tradition to start is gifting coins for achievements and interests. And if you know Santa will be bringing a new baseball glove or pink tutu, let them know you care about the things that interest them, while sharing the joy of something you love: coins.

Perhaps there’s a favorite memory you have with the person on your list, or your family enjoys a weekly game night. The Royal Mint’s new coin celebrating 90 years of Monopoly might be a fun way to commemorate the good times.

Of course, there can always be the tradition of gifting something a little more classic and timeless, such as a holiday-themed coin that can come out every season. Many of these coins are offered in a special ornament packaging. Soon you’ll have a Christmas tree covered in coins commemorating the years you’ve spent with the loved one who receives them. We’ve compiled a small selection of these holiday special coins. Of course, there are countless others to choose from, but here’s a taste to get you started.

The Royal Canadian Mint always has a few holiday coins to choose from. This coin would make a great gift for anyone. Santa is seen getting the latest batch of letters sent to the North Pole. The coin glows under a black light, adding to the Christmas magic. (Courtesy The Royal Canadian Mint)

The RCM’s annual holiday lenticular coin shows animal friends speeding down a snowy slope. This coin makes a great keepsake for someone younger on your list. (Courtesy The Royal Canadian Mint)

A gift for all ages is the Holiday Gift Card Set that features a special holiday dollar coin. A polar bear skates across the coin, holding a gift. (Courtesy The Royal Canadian Mint)

The third coin in the Snowflake coin series, this year’s silver coin features a green crystal in the center. (Courtesy The Royal Canadian Mint)

Australia celebrates Christmas in summer, so Christmas Florals are often the theme of their holiday coins. (Courtesy the Royal Australian Mint)

The Royal Mint has released its next edition in The Snowman series. This year’s edition shows The Snowman helping put lights on a Christmas tree. (Courtesy The Royal Mint)

Australia’s Perth Mint has the next edition of its silver coins with an inserted figurine in the center. This year’s theme is Santa’s Workshop. Santa and his elves, hard at work building toys, can be seen throughout the coin, with a gold-plated Christmas tree decorated with Swarovski crystals dangling in the center. (Courtesy The Perth Mint)

CIT’s holiday star-shaped ornament coin is back for another edition, this year with fir trees adorning the surface, creating a winter forest. The 1-ounce silver coin can also be found with gold plating. (Courtesy CIT)

Perhaps you want something a little more traditional, such as this Christmas medal or silver angel coin from the Lithuanian Mint. (Courtesy The Lithuanian Mint)

The Royal Mint released this coin celebrating 90 years of Monopoly. An excellent gift for the family that enjoys a weekly game night. (Courtesy The Royal Mint)

There’s a coin gift for everybody, even if they aren’t a coin collector themselves. This small gold coin from CIT is a fun example. (Courtesy CIT)

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