Every year I give my children typical presents I know they'll love—things they've asked for, from LEGO to books to DVD's. We also donate to CHEO and give several new items to children who are with the Children's Aid Society, as well as drop off toys for the Toy Mountain, because the best part about the holiday season is giving, especially to those less fortunate than us.
Something else I love doing for my children every year is getting them something extra special. A gift that won't lose value over time and a gift they'll cherish for years to come.
My six year old is into collecting special coins and gold bars. He absolutely loves visiting the Royal Canadian Mint—and I do, too. Taking a tour of the Mint is educational, and a lot of fun. The Mint was built in 1908, and currently produces hand-crafted collector and commermorative coins, gold bullion coins, medals and medallions. The Vancouver 2010 Olympic medals were made in this facility, too—these medals were so neat to see up close! The Mint's gold refining and advanced engineering operations are also located right here in Ottawa.
This Christmas, I wanted to surprise my son with a special gold coin. I knew he would love
the new Fine Gold Cougar Coin as soon as I saw it on the Mint's website.
I asked the @CanadianMint on Twitter if they had any of these gold coins left in their store and within minutes, I received an email from them, telling me how much they love my blog and how they'd love to work with me on a review and giveaway with this goild coin. Isnt' that amazing?
I was so excited, and I know my big boy will be thrilled on Christmas Day to see this shiny new gold coin to add to his collection.
Let me just pause here for a moment to say how in love I am with Twitter. The power of Twitter never ceases to amaze me.
The Mint is so amazing they are also giving one of my readers the exact same gold coin. You're in luck because these gold coins are so popular that they're not even beeing shipped out until mid-December.
This special collector's gold coin is struck in 99.99% pure gold and is a collectible keepsake.
Perhaps there is another child out there who also loves collecting coins or gold? This would be the perfect gift for that child—or adult! It's the gift that will be cherished forever, and it will never lose its value.
To win this gold coin, please leave me a comment below telling me what special gifts you like to give your children for the holidays or for special occassions. Do you have certain traditions, too?
I'll pick a winner randomly on December 13th.
Good Luck!
Comments
thanks!
amym_brown @ hotmail.com
Traditions in our household involved real candles on real tree once upon a time...and it was not set up nor seen till xmas eve. St Nick brings goodies to stuff in your boots/shoes Dec 5th. nite!
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ksceviour at hotmail dot com
One holiday tradition that we have is to open our Stockings and ONE gift on Christmas Eve. It helps to take the edge off. The one gift is usually either pjs (that are already washed) or a book (to read before bed).
That coin is so lovely!
We decorate sugar cookies on Christmas Eve, and they get to open one present on Christmas Eve after service (always jammies, like my husband and I did growing up).
:)
Tiffany
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My son loves coins from the Mint too!
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