The coins were similar in appearance to "Hanukkah gelt" (foil-covered chocolate coins popular in Jewish culture).

Elana Hagler talks about her design process, and which Jewish American she would put ... the foil-wrapped chocolate coins used when playing dreidel on Hanukkah, to distribute to the other children.

Chocolate coins are often used when playing dreidel. Fried food is a common feature of Hanukkah celebrations in the UK, due to the significance of oil. By eating food cooked in oil, Jewish people ...