Lucky coins
Lucky Chinese coins: round outside, square inside, and used as money for two thousand years.
Wallet, doorway, oracle
Tie three together
Three coins on red thread is the classic charm, kept in a wallet, a cash drawer or on a doorknob.
Hang the Five Emperors
These coins come from five Qing reigns, Shunzhi through Jiaqing. By custom, people string them over a door for protection.
Toss for the I Ching
Three coins tossed six times build a hexagram. It is still a common way to consult the book.
Round for heaven, square for earth.
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Good to know
What do Chinese coins with a square hole mean?
The round edge stands for heaven and the square hole for earth, by the common reading. The hole was practical too, because coins were strung on cord and counted by the string.
Are Chinese feng shui coins real antiques?
Usually not. Most are modern copies. Genuine Qing coins exist and not all are rare, but you would need a coin dealer to tell. A copy works fine for a charm.
How many Chinese coins do you need for luck?
Three is the usual number, tied with red thread. Five is for the Five Emperors set. The number is custom, and no coin can promise money.
