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This Too Shall Pass Coin

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Read the coin

Eight details. One perspective.

The front reminds you that everything moves. The back shows what grows through it.

This Too Shall Pass lettering on the front of the coin
Front

This too shall pass

The words from the old parable of the king’s ring, around the top of the coin.

Roman numeral clock face on the This Too Shall Pass coin
Front

The clock face

Roman numerals from I to XII. Every hour comes, and every hour goes.

Atom at the center of the This Too Shall Pass coin
Front

The atom

At the center, the smallest thing in motion. Nothing in the universe stands still.

Sun symbol beside the dial on the This Too Shall Pass coin
Front

Sun and moon

Day turns to night and night to day, on either side of the dial.

Nothing Lasts Forever lettering on the This Too Shall Pass coin
Front

Nothing lasts forever

Not the hard days, and not the good ones either. Both are reasons to be present.

Tree of life on the back of the This Too Shall Pass coin
Back

The tree

Roots below, branches above. It grows through every season it lives.

Tempus lettering beside the tree on the back of the This Too Shall Pass coin
Back

Tempus edax rerum

Latin for “time, devourer of all things,” from Ovid’s Metamorphoses.

Small hourglass ornament on the back of the This Too Shall Pass coin
Back

The hourglass

At the top, the sand that keeps falling. Use the time you have.

The meaning · This too shall pass

The philosophy behind this coin.

Life is always changing. Some days bring joy and confidence; others ask for patience and courage. When we are inside a moment, it is easy to feel it will last forever. “This too shall pass” asks you to look past the present and remember that your story continues.

The saying comes from an old tale about a ruler who wanted words that would hold true in every circumstance. In one familiar version, his wise advisers gave him a ring engraved with “This too shall pass.” The words steadied him in hard times and kept him humble in good ones. It is a parable told in many forms, not a verified episode in the life of one king.

The balance

Comfort on hard days. Humility on good ones.

In a difficult period, the words leave room for change and for possibilities you cannot see yet. When life is going well, they remind you to be present, to appreciate the people beside you and to enjoy what you have.

This too shall pass.

The words on the front of your coin.
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We cannot know how long each stage will last or what shape the next one will take. We can meet today with more patience, do what is within our power and stay open to what comes next. Sometimes we need to move forward. Sometimes we need to pause and find our balance again.

Kept close, the coin becomes a small moment of calm: a reason to breathe, see the wider picture and choose the next step more clearly. Given to someone you care about, it carries encouragement for every stage of life: patience with what is changing, confidence in tomorrow and gratitude for what is beautiful today.

Every moment has its value. Life keeps unfolding beyond it.

Everything is made of moving parts.
Nothing stands still

Atoms, hours, seasons. Everything moves.

At the center of the coin is an atom: the smallest thing there is, and even it never stops moving. Around it, a clock face keeps the hours turning. The message is the same at every scale.

From a parable to a president

One documented moment in the saying’s history belongs to Abraham Lincoln. In 1858 he used it in a letter of encouragement to a friend. A year later, in a public speech in Milwaukee, he told the story of the king’s ring and said of the words:

“How chastening in the hour of pride! How consoling in the depths of affliction!”
On hard daysIt will not last forever. Hold on.
On good daysIt will not last forever either. Be here for it.
This Too Shall Pass coins in bronze, copper and silver next to a US quarter: 1.54 inches (39 mm), about 1.6 times wider, 1 oz, minted in the USA

Heavy enough to notice in your pocket.

Die-struck in the USA, then chemically aged so the patina looks lived in from day one. It gains character with handling and daily carry.

1.54″39 mm, about a silver dollar
1 ozHeavyweight coin
10 gauge2.7 mm thick
Die-struckMinted in the USA

Antique Bronze and Antique Silver: brass alloy. Antique Copper: solid copper. No two coins are identical; coloring and patina may vary slightly.

Three finishes

Choose your finish.

This Too Shall Pass Coin — Antique Bronze

Antique Bronze

Warm highlights, dark recesses. The most popular finish.

This Too Shall Pass Coin — Antique silver

Antique Silver

Cool tones bring out the tree and the lettering. Silver finish on brass alloy.

This Too Shall Pass Coin — Antique copper

Antique Copper

Solid copper with an antique patina. Rich warmth that changes with time.

Complete the set

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From our customers

222 reviews, and counting.

“Powerful reminder. I’ve purchased many of these to gift to friends and employees.”
Jacob · This Too Shall Pass Coin
“A weighty reminder to hold all things for their time, and a point of hope in times of difficulty.”
Stephen · This Too Shall Pass Coin
“A really great coin with a good message for when I’m stressed. A great thing to fidget with in meetings.”
Fred LaPolla · This Too Shall Pass Coin
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Good to know

A few answers.

Where does “This too shall pass” come from?

It comes from an old parable about a king who asked for words that would be true in every situation and received a ring engraved “This too shall pass.” The story exists in many versions and is not tied to one verified king.

Did Abraham Lincoln use the phrase?

Yes. He used it in an 1858 letter of encouragement to a friend, and in an 1859 speech in Milwaukee he retold the story of the king’s ring.

What does Tempus Edax Rerum mean?

It is Latin for “time, devourer of all things,” a line from Ovid’s Metamorphoses. On the coin it sits beside a tree of life under a small hourglass.

Is the silver finish solid silver?

No. The antique silver finish is on brass alloy, and the antique copper finish is solid copper.

How does free US shipping work?

US shipping is free on orders of $49 or more. A single coin ships for $4.99. Add any second item, a coin of any design or an accessory, and every item is $5 less.

When will my order arrive?

Orders ship in 1 to 2 business days. US delivery takes 3 to 5 business days after dispatch, international 14 to 21 days.

Is it a good gift for someone going through a hard time?

Yes. It is our most gifted coin for a loss, an illness, a breakup or a difficult season, and many customers buy several for friends, family or employees. Tick “This is a gift” to add a free printed note.

Will every coin look exactly the same?

No. Each coin is chemically aged, so patina and color vary slightly. No two are identical.

Can I buy the leather sleeve separately?

Yes, for £27.00. Bought together with a This Too Shall Pass Coin, it is £22.00.

What if I need to return it?

Email us at [email protected] within 30 days of delivery. Undamaged items are refunded for the amount you paid; shipping is not refunded. Items bought with a discount code are final sale. Full shipping and returns policy.

The full details
About this coin

Front: “This Too Shall Pass” · “Nothing Lasts Forever.” Back: “Accept what is, let go of what was, have faith in what will be” · Tempus Edax Rerum.

The This Too Shall Pass Coin is about perspective. The front shows a clock face with Roman numerals around an atom, with a sun and a moon on either side. The back shows a tree of life with Tempus Edax Rerum, time devourer of all things, under a small hourglass, ringed by the words Accept what is, let go of what was, have faith in what will be.

On hard days, it reminds you that this will not last forever. On good days, it reminds you to be present, because those will not last forever either.

How to use it

Carry it in your pocket, keep it on your desk, place it in a display, or hold it during a stressful meeting, a long night or a hard season. Each touch brings the same perspective: this moment is real, and it will change.

Who it’s for
  • Anyone going through a loss, an illness, a breakup or a hard season
  • People in recovery and anyone counting days
  • Busy professionals who need perspective under pressure
  • Friends and family you want to encourage without many words
  • Teams and employees after a difficult year
  • Meaningful gifts for sympathy, encouragement, a new chapter or a milestone
Care instructions

Avoid water, chemicals, and prolonged direct sunlight. Store it in its sleeve or display it in a dry place. If needed, clean gently with a soft, dry cloth. No polishing required.

Original artwork and copyright

The artwork and design of this coin are original creations, fully protected by copyright and part of the exclusive EDC Reminder Coins collection. Any reproduction, imitation, or unauthorized use is prohibited.

Front: “This Too Shall Pass · Nothing Lasts Forever”
Back: “Accept what is, let go of what was, have faith in what will be” · “Tempus edax rerum”

At a glance

  • Theme: calm in the waves: hard times pass, and good times too
  • Good for: anxiety, grief, a stressful season, a bad week at work
  • Gift for: a friend going through it, someone grieving, an anxious colleague
  • Finishes: Antique Silver (brass alloy), Antique Bronze (brass alloy), Antique Copper (solid copper)
  • Size: 39 mm, about 1 oz, die struck in the USA

The meaning

The phrase comes from an old Persian story about a king who asked his wise men for words that would make him happy when sad and sad when happy. They gave him a ring bearing the words this too shall pass. Abraham Lincoln retold the story in an 1859 speech.

It works both ways. In a hard season, it is a promise that this will end. In a good one, it is a reminder to enjoy it while it lasts. The back adds three steps: accept what is, let go of what was, have faith in what will be.

The design

The front is a clock face with Roman numerals, the sun and the moon, and a small orbiting symbol at the center, with the words around the rim. The back shows a tree of life with its roots spread wide, flanked by Tempus edax rerum, time the devourer of all things.

On good days and hard days

  • On good days, it reminds you to enjoy the moment while it lasts, because good times pass too.
  • On hard days, when anxiety, grief or a stressful season takes over, it is a promise to hold on to: this will pass. Accept what is, let go of what was.

Carry it

This is one of our most reviewed coins, and a lot of people keep it on the desk. One customer wrote that it has become “a fidget toy with a message.” Another reached for it when the markets dropped 4,000 points in two days.

Give it

Customers give it to friends going through divorce, illness, loss or a stressful job. It doesn't need a long card. The coin says the thing people want to hear: this will pass.

Specs

  • Diameter: 1.54 in (39 mm), about the size of a silver dollar
  • Thickness: 2.7 mm
  • Weight: about 1 oz (28 g)
  • Material: brass alloy (Antique Silver, Antique Bronze) or solid copper (Antique Copper)
  • Made: die struck, minted in the USA
  • Each coin is antiqued with a special patina so it looks like it has already been in circulation. The patina never settles the same way twice, so no two coins look exactly alike. Small variations in color and shading are normal, and they are what make your coin one of a kind.

Questions

Where does “this too shall pass” come from?
From a Persian fable about a king's ring, retold by Persian poets and later by Abraham Lincoln in 1859. It is not a Bible verse, though many people think it is.

What can I give a friend who is going through a hard time?
Something small they can hold. This coin is one of our most gifted for hard seasons, because its message works for grief, stress and anxiety alike.

Is this a good worry coin?
Yes. Many customers keep it on their desk or in a pocket to hold when they feel anxious.

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Care: keep it dry and wipe it with a soft cloth. No polishing needed; the aged finish is part of the look.

Original design by EDC Reminder Coins, protected by copyright. We don't take custom orders.