Clypeasteroida (Sand Dollar)

Sand dollars (also known as pansy shell in South Africa, and snapper biscuit or sea cookie in New Zealand) are species that are in the order Clypeasteroida. There are many species, with there being over 20 families, suborders, and infra-orders.

Poems
There is one poem (The Legend of the Sand Dollar) about the sand dollar. It is a religious christian poem, which talks about Easter and Christmas.

The Legend of the Sand Dollar
There's a lovely little legend that I would like to tell, of the birth and death of Jesus, found in this lowly shell.

If you examine closely, you'll see that you find here, four nail holes and a fifth one, made by a Roman's spear.

On one side the Easter lily, its center is the star, that appeared unto the shepherds and led them from afar.

The Christmas Poinsettia etched on the other side, reminds us of His birthday, our happy Christmastide.

Now break the center open, and here you will release, the five white doves awaiting, to spread Goodwill and Peace.

This simple little symbol, Christ left for you and me, to help us spread His Gospel, through all Eternity.