Coins Of The Crown: The Hidden Meaning Behind Maundy Money
Today, we’re diving into a centuries-old tradition that still sparkles with silver and symbolism: Maundy Money.
It’s Holy Week in the United Kingdom, and the Thursday before Easter is no ordinary day—it’s Maundy Thursday.
On this day, something a little unexpected happens. The King—yes, King Charles III now—hands out special coins to elderly people in a cathedral ceremony filled with pageantry, prayers, and purpose.
What is this “Maundy Money,” and why has it been part of royal life for nearly a thousand years?
Let’s set the scene.
Let’s rewind the clock—way, way back—to the 13th century.
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