“Holy Baptism” Gold Medal, engraved, 2g
435.00 BGNMade to commemorate one of the most significant milestones in any Christian’s life, this 999.9 gold medal with a weight of 2 g, 18 mm in diameter and with a proof matt-gloss finish, is the perfect gift for the occasion.
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 obverse can be laser engraved with a name or date, up to 14 characters – a truly personal finishing touch to this precious gift.
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. Below, there’s a spot designated for personalised engraving.
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.
The image of the engraved medal is purely illustrative. It shows where and how the text is going to be positioned.
Metal
Fine Gold
Weight
2
g
Purity
999.9
Edging
Smooth
Quality
Proof
Circulation
500
pcs.
Diameter
18
mm
The Holy Spirit
According to most Christian denominations, God exists in three eternal, omnipotent and equal persons sharing a common essence - God the Father, God the Son and Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit proceeds from God the Father, but does not succeed Him, and God the Son is pre-eternally begotten of God the Father.
Christian iconography typically depicts the Holy Spirit in the corporeal form of a dove - a symbol of purity, peace and hope all over the world - the halo around its head signifying its holy status. In the Old and New Testaments, the Holy Spirit’s function is to deliver God's grace to the chosen. It plays a key role in a number of Biblical stories, often accompanying Jesus during his mission on earth.
During the baptism of Christ in the Jordan River, the Holy Spirit manifested in the physical form of a white dove, visible to all in attendance. As John the Baptist baptised Christ with water, so did Christ baptise the people with the Holy Spirit. The composition on the obverse is inspired by this scene and reflects the invisible presence of the Holy Ghost in the rite.
The design depicts the Holy Spirit holding laurel twigs - a symbol of the resurrection of Christ and the salvation his sacrifice brought humanity.
The Orthodox Christian Cross
The cross is an ancient symbol, deeply meaningful in a number of cultures all over the world, but modern times most closely associate it with the Christian religion. It embodies the sacrifice through which Jesus cleansed humanity of its sins. The reverse of the Holy Baptism gold medal bears an illustration of an Eastern Orthodox cross decorated with floral and geometric ornaments and a smaller cross at the tip of each end.
Floral Ornaments
The floral motifs interwoven around the cross on the medal's reverse are based on church wood carvings that adorn the interiors of places of worship all over Bulgaria. The masterfully crafted ornamentation was recreated in pure gold through the use of modern coin-minting technology.
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).
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.