In the 1800s, Irish immigrants brought to America their tradition of carving vegetables into lanterns, inspired by the legend of Stingy Jack, a figure cursed to roam with a hollowed turnip lit by burning coal. In the United States, the larger and softer pumpkin replaced the turnip, making it the preferred choice for creating Jack-o-lanterns. Celebrate both cheerful and spooky carvings this Halloween with the 1 oz Trick or Treat Coin Flip Silver Round, offered at BGASC.

Highlights:

• Packaged in a protective plastic flip!
• Halloween design with coin-flip concept!
• Jack-o-lantern themed artwork!
• Contains 1 troy oz of .999 fine silver.
• Obverse features a scary Jack-o-lantern.
• Reverse shows a smiling Jack-o-lantern.

Each 1 oz Trick or Treat Coin Flip Silver Round arrives in a protective plastic flip. With a happy pumpkin on one side and a spooky pumpkin on the other, these rounds capture two popular ways Americans decorate their pumpkins during the Halloween season.

Design

The obverse of the Trick or Treat Coin Flip Silver Round displays a frightening Jack-o-lantern, ideal for a spooky Halloween theme. On the reverse, a smiling Jack-o-lantern reflects the lighter side of the holiday. By the late 1800s, pumpkin carving had become a seasonal tradition in the United States, enjoyed for its artistry and its warm glow during festivities.

History

When Irish settlers came to America in the 19th century, they found pumpkins to be perfect for carvinglarger, brighter, and easier to shape than the vegetables they used back home. This adaptation helped pumpkins become the leading symbol of Halloween.

Ordering

If you have any questions about these silver rounds, BGASC customer service is available at 888-992-4272, by web chat, or by email.