Wedding Coins and Wedding Arras Coins

Arras Wedding Coins   We offer the wedding arras coins in the regular dime size as well as the larger unity coin.
The dime size coins come in a set of 13 matching coins. Thse are available
in base metal, gold plated, solid 14k gold and sterling silver.


The larger unity coins, which are approx the size of a half dollar, are in a set
where each of the 13 coins represents a different sentiment. These coins, which
are approx half dollar size,have a great weight to them,and a wonderful quality feel.


Wedding Coins SETS   
JMckinley offers a wonderful selection of arras sets. We include the
regular base metal coin at no additional charge.

Unity Coins   The Unity Coins are a contemporary version of the traditional wedding coins, known as Arras in the Philippines & Spain, that are used throughout the world in numerous cultures (Arabic, Filipino, Greek, Indian, Irish, Latin American, Sicilian, Spanish, Swedish, & others) & religions (Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Jewish, Muslim, & others). The Wedding Coins have come to symbolize more than just prosperity. Todays couples embrace life & face the world together in a more mutually supportive way than ever before. Each coin in our "Unity Coins" set has a unique design, representing one of thirteen universal tenets of marriage: ~:~ Love ~:~ Trust ~:~ Commitment ~:~ Respect ~:~ Joy ~:~ Happiness ~:~ Harmony ~:~
~:~ Wisdom ~:~ Wholeness ~:~ Nurturing ~:~ Caring ~:~ Cooperation ~:~ Peace ~:~ The symbolic use of coins in a wedding ceremony is a tradition in many different religions, cultures & countries. The "Unity Coins" designs have influences from all over the world, including the "Celtic Marriage Knot" (which is on the backside of each coin), the Adinkra (Asante people of Ghana and Ivory Coast) symbol for Wisdom, & the Chinese "Yin & Yang," to name a few. The designs are non-denominational & celebrate the universal tenets of an enduring marriage. Coin size: 30mm diameter (half-dollar size)

Identical coins are available in spanish ~:~ Amor ~:~ Confianza ~:~ Dedicacion ~:~ Respeto ~:~ Alegria ~:~ Felicidad ~:~ Armonia ~:~
~:~ Sabiduria ~:~ Unidad ~:~ Sustento ~:~ Cuidado ~:~ Cooperacion ~:~ Paz ~:~ Las Monedas Del Consorcio Las "arras" usadas en las culturas alrededor del mundo, han venido a simbolizar mucho mas que prosperidad. Las parejas de hoy en dia aceptan la vida y afrentan el mundo juntos, en una forma mas unanime. Para celebrar esta trayectoria que los recien casados toman, cada moneda de este consorcio tiene un diseno unico, representando una de las trece proposiciones universals del matrimonio:

el amor, la confianza la dedicacion, el respeto, la alegria, la felicidad, la armonia, la sabiduria, la unidad, el sustento, el cuidado, la cooperacion, y la paz

El uso simbolico de las arras en las ceremonias nupciales es una tradicion en diferentes religiones, culturas y paises del mundo. El diseno de las "Monedas del Consorcio" tienen influencias de todo el mundo, incluyendo: El "lazo matrimonial de los Celtos" (el cual se encuentra al reverso de cada moneda), el simbolo de la sabiduria de los Andrinka, y del "Ying & Yang" Chino, Los disenos no pertenecen a ninguna denominacion y conmemoran las cualidades mundiales de un matrimonio solido.

Que estas proposiciones sean de gozo y alegria en el curso de esta union matrimonial.