Wedding coins puzzle many couples planning their ceremonies. These small metal discs carry big symbolism across cultures. Let's decode their names, meanings, and hidden stories.

Wedding coins are commonly called arras¹ in Hispanic traditions, lucky coins in Chinese ceremonies, and unity coins² in modern Western weddings. These ceremonial tokens symbolize prosperity and shared responsibility.

Last month, a client asked me why Greek Orthodox weddings use special stamped coins. This question sparked my deep dive into global coin traditions.

What is the meaning of coins in marriage?

Coins in weddings act as physical promises. They represent practical and spiritual commitments between partners.

Wedding coins symbolize three key marital promises: financial cooperation (shared resources), enduring value (lasting union), and prosperity (future abundance). Their metallic composition represents unbreakable bonds.

In our factory, we engrave these symbols on coins:

• Clasped hands → Partnership
• Interlocked rings → Unity
• Wheat stalks → Abundance

Three Cultural Perspectives

The coins' cold metal warms through handling, mirroring how marriage transforms individuals through shared effort.

What are the coins for in a wedding?

Modern couples use coins in surprising ways beyond tradition:

Wedding coins now serve four main purposes: ceremonial props (exchange rituals), keepsakes (event memorabilia), charitable donations (symbolic giving), and practical tokens (reception game prizes).

We recently created coins with QR codes linking to digital wedding albums. Another client embedded soil from their hometowns in clear resin coins.

Unexpected Uses We've Crafted

• Anniversary counters (notch-edged coins)
• Baby naming ceremony tokens
• Family emergency fund starters
• Travel adventure trackers

One couple used our gold-plated coins as table number holders. Guests kept them as favors - brilliant marketing for their new joint business!

Why do they give 13 coins³ at weddings?

The 13-coin tradition puzzles many. Why this specific number?

Thirteen coins represent Jesus and his 12 apostles in Christian symbolism. The number also signifies completeness - 12 months plus one year's promise in Hispanic culture.

Through our client projects, I've seen these modern interpretations:

• 12 past successes + 1 future hope
• 12 joint goals + 1 shared dream
• 12 family members + 1 couple

Breaking Down the Number 13

A Spanish client ordered 13 coins - 12 in silver, one in gold. The gold coin becomes their annual anniversary tradition, proving numbers tell stories.

What is the story of 13 coins?

This tradition's origin story combines faith and finance:

The 13-coin custom began with medieval Spanish arras matrimoniales - dowry money blessed by priests. The number reflected Christ's group, while the coins' purity guaranteed marital honesty.

We replicate historical coins using original techniques:

• Hand-struck minting
• 92.5% sterling silver
• Aged patina finishes

Historical Timeline

Last year, we reproduced 17th-century Mexican wedding coins for a museum wedding. The coins' worn edges told stories of generations past.

Create Your Legacy with INIMAKER

After exploring coin traditions, consider creating your own heirlooms. Our factory specializes in custom wedding coins that blend tradition with innovation:

We offer:

• 24-hour design proofs
• Dual plating (gold inside/silver outside)
• Hidden engraving options
• Eco-friendly packaging

Recent client creations:

• Coins with fingerprint impressions
• Magnetic coin pairs
• Puzzle-interlocking coin sets
• Sound capsules (recorded vows)

Our ISO-certified process ensures every coin meets strict quality standards while telling your unique love story.

Conclusion

Wedding coins bridge past and present through symbolic metalwork. Whether following traditions or creating new ones, these tokens make abstract promises tangible. Their clinking sound during ceremonies echoes through time - a metallic whisper of "forever."