Wedding Coins: Something Old, Yet New

There's something old, yet new coming up the aisle at a wedding near you. The "Unity Coins" are the 21st century update to the traditional wedding coins, and their symbolism affirms the vows of an enduring marriage.

October 8, 2004 -- Coins have been an integral part of many wedding customs throughout the world. Known as arras in the Philippines, Mexico & Spain, the coins traditionally represented the ability of the groom to support his wife or confirm his position as the bread winner for the family.

Today, wedding coins have come to symbolize more than just prosperity. Today's couples embrace life & face the world together in a more mutually supportive way than ever before.

The "Unity Coins" reflect today's values, and celebrate marriage in the spirit of egalitarianism. Each of the 13 coins in the set has a unique design that represents a tenet of a successful marriage: Love, Trust, Commitment, Respect, Joy, Happiness, Harmony, Wisdom, Wholeness, Nurturing, Caring, Cooperation and Peace.

Corky Pasquil (creator of Unity Coins): "I purposely designed the Unity Coins as non-denominational & with themes that celebrate the universal qualities of an enduring marriage." The "Unity Coins" designs include a fusion of international influences, including the "Celtic Marriage Knot" (backside of each coin), the Adinkra (Asante people of Ghana and Ivory Coast) symbol for Wisdom, and the Chinese "Yin & Yang. The global design aspects of the "Unity Coins" essentially make them a contemporary version of wedding coins for any of the numerous cultures that incorporate coins in their wedding customs, including: Arabic, French, Greek, Indian, and Iranian.

Each coin size is 30mm diameter (half-dollar size) and are available in gold or silver finish. Each set includes a leatherette keepsake box with coin slots for a beautiful display. Unity Coins are available worldwide at www.UnityCoins.com and will be sold in better bridal shops soon.
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