“Holy Baptism” Gold Medal, 2g

In honour of one of the most significant events in a Christian’s life we created the Holy Baptism gold medal - a precious and original gift that will preserve the memory of the day of the new spiritual beginning for years to come.

It is minted out of 2 grams of 999.9 fine gold, with a diameter of 18 mm in proof quality. The matte relief elements stand out against the mirror-like gloss of the field - an elegantly pronounced cameo effect that highlights every detail of the composition. The design was inspired by the symbolism incorporated into the rite and illustrates its invisible, spiritual aspects. The precious status of pure gold, combined with the customisation option, turns this medal into a truly impressive gift and a heartfelt keepsake that will last a lifetime.

The Holy Baptism gold medal comes in a themed package that serves as both a certificate of quality and a greeting card in which you can write your heartfelt wishes.

Features

• 2 g (1 oz) fine gold Au 999.9 (99.99%)
• Original artistic design
• Proof quality
• Luxury packaging
• Issued with a production limit of 500 pieces
• Perfect gift for a baptism

Design

The Holy Baptism is one of the seven major sacraments of Eastern Orthodoxy - religious rites through which the Holy Ghost grants God’s grace and the gift of eternal life. The purpose of the ritual is to cleanse the soul of the original sin, and - if the one being baptised is an adult - all sins personally committed thus far. Each element of the medal’s design is inspired by Orthodox Christian tradition and iconography.

Obverse

The obverse of the medal depicts the Holy Spirit in the form of a white dove mid-flight. This is Its most common interpretation in the New Testament. It is pictured from below - a visual reference to the famous Biblical scene of the Epiphany. The holy text holds that when Jesus Christ was baptised, the Holy Spirit personally descended over the river Jordan in the physical form of a dove.

The laurel branches in the composition are a reference to the day Jesus was welcomed into Jerusalem with gifts of laurel and olive branches - a reflection of the belief that through the holy baptism a person’s soul is welcomed into the Kingdom of God.

The final touch in the design is the words “Holy Baptism” written over the Holy Spirit in a traditional Old Church Slavonic font.

Reverse

The centerpiece of the composition is the artistic rendition of a traditional Orthodox Christian cross. The cross is encircled in a frame of interlaced floral patterns inspired by the intricate wood carvings that adorn the iconostases across Bulgaria.

Metal Fine Gold
Weight 2 g
Purity 999.9
Edging Smooth
Quality Proof
Circulation 500 pcs.
Diameter 18 mm