Surfing Santa – 1 Troy Ounce Holiday Silver Round

A holiday round from Intaglio Mint—with a change of scenery. Santa trades his usual snowy route for a surfboard, carrying his sack as a curling wave rises around him. This 1 troy ounce .999 fine silver round brings a seaside sense of fun to the Christmas season, making room for holiday cheer beyond the winter landscape.

A Christmas Ride with Surfing Spirit

The joke works because Santa remains instantly recognizable even when his transportation changes. His sack and familiar appearance belong to Christmas, while the board and breaking wave belong to a very different setting. Together they suggest a gift-delivery route with a little more saltwater and a little less snow.

Surfing also carries a rich sporting history of its own. Duke Kahanamoku helped bring the Hawaiian surfing lifestyle to wider attention through his mainland visits in the early twentieth century. The Smithsonian preserves a surfboard he shaped at Corona del Mar, California, in 1928—a tangible reminder of the craft and personalities behind the sport’s growing popularity.

Obverse Design

Santa balances on a surfboard beneath the curl of a large wave, a sack over his shoulder. His bent knees and extended arm convey the effort of keeping his balance, while the sweeping water fills much of the round. The contrast between the small rider and the enclosing wave gives the scene its movement and playful drama.

Reverse Design

The high-relief Intaglio Mint logo rests on a radial burst within a stippled border. “ONE TROY OUNCE” appears above and “.999 FINE SILVER” below, with stars at either side. The textured mint reverse gives the holiday scene a clear statement of weight and purity.

Specifications

• Weight: 1.00 troy ounce
• Metal: .999 fine silver
• Diameter: 39 mm
• Thickness: 3.10 mm
• Edge: Reeded
• Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated

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