The tradition of hanging Christmas stockings dates back centuries and is closely tied to the legend of Saint Nicholas. According to the story, St. Nicholas anonymously tossed gold coins down the chimney of a poor family, which landed in the stockings hung by the fireplace to dry. This act of generosity and gift-giving inspired the custom of filling stockings with small presents, treats, and trinkets on Christmas Eve. Right now, 1 Gram Merry Christmas Stocking Gold Bars are available at JM Bullion.
Bar Highlights:
- Arrives in a Christmas-themed assay card!
- Stocking-shaped gold bar!
- Contains 1 Gram (.03215 Troy oz) of .9999 pure gold.
- Obverse features a decorative stocking.
- Reverse includes the hallmarks of the bar.
Each 1 Gram Merry Christmas Stocking Gold Bar comes with its own assay card. The small stocking-shaped gold bar is sealed in the assay card and is offered alongside a beautiful design on the card. The card’s colorized setting features two views of a fireplace on Christmas Eve. You can see the fireplace and a Christmas tree on one side, while Santa catches a few winks in the family chair on the other side.
Today, the Christmas stocking remains an integral part of many households’ holiday traditions. Families often select unique or personalized stockings for each member, adorning them with embroidery, appliques, or the individual’s name. On Christmas morning, children eagerly await the opportunity to dig into their stockings, which are typically filled with candies, small toys, gift cards, and other little surprises.
In the obverse design of the Merry Christmas Stocking Gold Bar, you’ll find the decorative image of a stocking on the shaped gold bar. The stocking tradition allows for a more whimsical and personal gift-giving experience, fostering a sense of anticipation and delight as each item is unveiled. The reverse of the 1 Gram Merry Christmas Stocking Gold Bar features the hallmarks.
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