With Valentines Day getting closer we see the word love everywhere. Commercials for everything from flowers to getaways we are inundated with how to show our love to that special person. We have all seen flowers, we all know about that special dinner for two, or the box of chocolates, but have you ever heard of Love Tokens that are engraved coins. I found an article that intrigued me, not just for the love aspect of the coins, but the historical aspect. This article was written by an established Squidoo writer Kab.
Kab writes about these personalized Love Tokens from the 18th and 19th Century in a way that both entertained and enlightened me. A totally different love item for Valentines Day.
"Often, men could not afford to buy their sweetheart a ring, so instead, they would save up to purchase the largest coin denomination they could afford, personalize it, and give to their love upon asking for their hand in marriage".
Giving your sweetheart a coin instead of a ring, flowers, or chocolate sounds like a fun idea to me. And in these tough economic times it also sounds like a wise gift.
Kab also tells us of another use for coins, bent ones. Apparently they were for good luck. Again, sounds like a wise gift as they can always use the coin.
I like the idea of Love Tokens and Bent Coins for Valentine's Day, or any other day for that matter. Yes, a wise choice for a gift.
Image Credit: Peace Love Coins by 1000suns
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