The Christmas Fairytale Silver Medal was created in the spirit of modern-day understanding of Christmas, cosmopolitan and universal, but the inspiration for it comes from Nordic folklore. The now-famous worldwide gnomes originate in the mythological "nisse" - small household spirits that secretly guard the home. After the spread of Christianity to Scandinavia, the myth of the gnomes with the newly-adopted Christmas traditions, and today they too are seen as bringers of wonders and gifts.
The obverse of the medal, decorated with a splash of colour, achieved with red-and-green digital printing, instantly immerses us in our contemporary Christmas traditions. In front of a snowy Christmas tree, we see three charming and vibrantly coloured gnomes. The snowflakes floating around them complete the image of winter joy.
The reverse depicts the place where all Christmas fairytales are born - the North Pole.
The medal comes in luxury packaging - the special material on its surface gives the gnomes’ beads and hats a fluffy texture, and on the inside, there is a place to write your holiday wishes or a personal message. The edition of the medal is limited to 2000 pieces in production.
The playful vibrantly coloured gnomes are present in our Christmas Fairytale Charity card. All income from it will be donated to ARTON Bulgaria Foundation - an art therapy and music therapy program for children at the Children's Hematology and Oncology Clinic at the "St. George" MBAL, Plovdiv.
Metal
Fine Silver
Weight
15.55
g
Purity
999.9/1000
Edging
Smooth
Quality
Proof
Circulation
2000
pcs.
Diameter
34
mm
Medals are minted pieces made through the same methods as coinage. They are classified as awards, commemoratives, souvenirs, religious, portraits, artistic, and society medals. Unlike coins, they are not legal tender and have no face value, but their aesthetic qualities have elevated them to an artform used for centuries to immortalise notable people, important moments in history, great achievements, locations, and other aspects of society and culture.
Bulmint’s products are made via modern coin-minting technology out of 999.9 fine gold and silver, but only some of them fit the criteria for investment products. Art medals are not considered investments, but they possess high artistic value and are popular among collectors. A small subset of them is made of precious metal alloys or gold-plated copper.
Each medal in our portfolio is distinguished by its proof quality – the highest in the coinage industry. The most crucial aspects of the manufacturing process – blank surface treatment, die production, and the number of strikes and amount of pressure applied during minting – are performed using specialised methods. This results in stunning contrast between the matt and the gloss elements of the composition.
Bulmint's art medals are an expression of our team’s creative vision and craftsmanship skills. The variety of the designs provides ample opportunity to include special features such as selective digital colorisation and a satin texture that visually stands out from the matt finish, highlighting selected details.
Our series of giftable keepsakes is inspired by an old Bulgarian tradition. According to folk beliefs, gold and silver possess magical properties and can bring protection, good luck, and even aid one during transitional periods. Since times forgotten, the most significant moments in life have been commemorated through gifts made of precious metals, imbued with well-wishes for good health, happiness, love, and prosperity. They are both a symbol of wealth and a means of attracting it. This tradition has transformed them into a manner of companion throughout one’s life journey. With gifts of gold and silver, we celebrate the moments we are graced with only once in a lifetime – the birth of a child, baptism, wedding, and any other occasion that marks a new beginning. The unfading value of the metal guarantees that these keepsakes will be preserved for years to come and even passed down to the next generation. Many of our gift medals can be customised through laser engraving – a personal touch in the form of a name, date, or heartfelt message.
We ship our orders with Econt Express. The cost of delivery is at the customer's expense and includes insurance, cash on the delivery fee, if applicable, and courier service. The total delivery cost is formed based on the chosen method of payment and the method of delivery.
Orders received by 3 p.m. on working days and chosen payment method cash on delivery or credit card are processed and shipped on the same day. Orders received after 3 p.m. or during the weekend, are processed and despatched on the next working day.
Each shipment has the "Check" option. In case the customer decides to return the order, the delivery and return costs are at the expense of the customer.
You can also get your order from the Bulmint showroom in Plovdiv at 24 Otets Paisiy Str. or in Sofia st 1 Oborishte Str.
Storage of investment products and medals with numismatic value
Owners of gold and silver products with the Bulmint brand should take into account some specific storage conditions. Gold and silver are precious metals, which are very soft and easy to bend/deform. The products must be kept in a place of low humidity where the temperature does not exceed 50 degrees Celsius, in order not to impair the integrity of the package. Please do not use a sharp object on the package or the product itself – you risk damaging it.