Candy canes are a classic part of Christmas, known for their red-and-white stripes and hooked top that make them easy to spot during the holidays. Though the exact origin is debated, peppermint sticks have been tied to Christmas in Europe since at least the 1600s. Today, 1/2 oz Candy Cane Shaped Silver Bars are available from BullionMax.

Bar Highlights:

• Comes with a custom-shaped capsule!
• Capsule features an ornament loop for hanging!
• Festive candy cane silhouette!
• Contains 1/2 troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• Bar is shaped like a classic candy cane.

One well-known story says that in 1670 a choirmaster at Cologne Cathedral in Germany bent white sugar sticks into a shepherd’s crook for children during long Nativity services, both to keep them occupied and to remind them of the shepherds who visited baby Jesus. While it’s a charming tale, documentation is thin, and the real beginnings of the candy cane likely come from more ordinary candy-making traditions.

All 1/2 oz Candy Cane Shaped Silver Bars offered here arrive in a capsule that mirrors the bar’s outline. The candy cane fits snugly inside, and the capsule includes a loop at the top so you can hang it as an ornament. Whether you place it on a tree or display it around the house, this capsule makes seasonal showcasing simple.

The design follows the familiar look of a traditional candy cane. The now-common red stripes and peppermint flavor became standard features in the United States in the late 19th to early 20th century. Over time, people added symbolic meanings to the shape and colors—such as the “J” for Jesus or stripes representing purity and sacrifice—but these ideas were likely attached after the fact rather than being part of the original intent.

Please contact BullionMax with any questions when you buy silver bars. You can call us at 800-729-3202, reach us on web chat, or email us directly.