“Happy Milestone Anniversary” Silver Medal, 31.1g, engraved

The tree

Cultures from all over the world venerate the tree as a symbolic bridge between the earthly and the divine. Proud, tall, and unshakeable in the face of life’s challenges, in Bulgarian folklore it is an allegory for strength and wisdom.

A number of Eurasian and Mesoamerican belief systems imagine the universe as a World Tree, or Cosmic Tree, that both supports and connects the three realms of existence. Its roots correspond to the underworld, its trunk represents the human world, and its crown - the heavens, or the divine realm. It also plays the role of a central axis the universe is built around. This archetype is reflected in a number of similar concepts, such as the Tree of Life and the Biblical tree of knowledge of good and evil.

These imposing plants are a staple of Bulgarian folk tradition as well, and a central element of customs associated with holidays throughout the year. Our ancestors have attributed special meaning and magical properties to almost every species of tree that grows in these lands, and the one that is held in the highest regard is the oak tree.

In order to understand the reason why trees are revered in every corner of the world, it is enough to take a close look at their qualities.

It can take decades for a tree to reach full maturity, depending on its species and the conditions of its environment - and fast-growing species are often weak and susceptible to disease. The strength of a tree is built over the course of years. An experiment aiming to create a man-made life-sustaining habitat conducted in Arizona, USA, called the Biosphere, made an inspiring discovery - the trees inside the artificial biome grew faster than those found in nature, but once they reached a certain age, they toppled under their own weight. The otherwise perfect environment lacked one thing - wind. Without the influence of air currents, the trees’ roots did not grow deep enough and were unable to support them. For a tree to reach the imposing height that has turned it into an allegorical link between heaven and earth, it must first overcome countless challenges.

The spiral

From spiral galaxies to the double helix of the DNA, the spiral is one of the most common shapes in nature. Its history as an art motif takes us back to the Paleolithic era, to the altars of the famous Megalithic Temples of Malta, dated around 3150 - 2500 BC. Cultures from all over the world place this symbol at the heart of their religious beliefs, spiritual practices, and folk art.

Endless and striving ever-upwards, like a stairway to heaven, today the spiral embodies the concepts of evolution, transformation, and growth.

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 message.

If you opt for a customized medal, enter the desired text into the designated field. The design allows the engraving of up to 20 symbols.

For maximum accuracy when customizing your piece, we can only accept orders in written form made online through our website. We will contact you additionally for confirmation and to specify the delivery date. For additional information and questions regarding our services, get in touch with one of our representatives at +359889683409.

The estimated processing and shipping time for customized products is between 2 and 3 days.

Following Art. 57 (3) of the Data Protection Act, regarding custom-made items or ones made based on the user’s specifications, the Customer has no legal right to refuse or return an ordered and confirmed customized product (via laser engraving).