From the history of Chinese coins
About 4.5 thousand years ago, barter trade began to be replaced by the “commodity-currency” system. Initially, grain or cowrie shells were used as money. Gradually they were replaced by small fragments of precious metals. Interestingly, at first neither denomination nor weight were indicated on them. The first coins that contained information about the weight of the currency and the place of its manufacture were bronze qiani - round coins with a hole inside. They were first minted in 947.
The first monetary reform in China was carried out by Qin Shi Huang. He tried to introduce a single monetary currency in the country. To purchase goods, only coins of the specified type could be used. The new money was in the form of copper discs. They had a square-shaped hole inside. This currency (its name is qian) was used in China until the mid-19th century.
China's largest currency find was discovered in the form of 10 tons of bronze qian. According to historians, this amount should have passed into the hands of the emperor of the Han dynasty (ruled after Shi Huang).
The introduction of the first paper money in China led to inflation because the currency was not backed by precious materials. The first currency called "yuan" began to be used in 1835.
First reform
Emperor Qin Shi Huang (260-210 BC) during his reign tried to introduce a single coin throughout the country. This was the first such reform. In China it was no longer possible to use any commodity money or coins of an unknown type. Qin Shi Huang introduced new money. Chinese coins were now copper disks with a square hole in the middle. In this form they existed until the 19th century. The name of the Chinese coin has remained the same - Qian.
What are the names of Chinese coins?
Modern Chinese can pay in stores with three types of coins:
- The official currency of China is the yuan. Until 1985, coins were made only from nickel or copper alloys. Since 1991, they began to use nickel-plated steel as a material. Since 1999 and over the course of 3 years, the design of the currency unit has been actively updated. Among local residents, the name of the coin most often sounds like “kuai” rather than “yuan”.
- Jiayu (in some regions - mao) is a monetary unit that is equal to a tenth of the yuan. From coins in China you can find denominations of money in 1 and 5 jiao, from banknotes - 1, 2 and 5 jiao. As for the material that was used to mint coins, until 1985 it was brass. Since 1991, aluminum has also been used. As in the situation with the yuan before 2002, over the course of 3 years, money was modified more than once.
- Fen is the smallest money among the Chinese: 1 jiao = 10 fen, and 1 yuan = 100 fen. This is one of the most ancient monetary units in the world, the name of which was originally used to denote a measure of weight. Most often the name is translated as “split”, but scientists present 6 more concepts of this word.
Republic of China (1912-1949)
Chinese Dollar=10 jiao; Jiao=10 cents (fen); Cent=10 cash
1 dollar 1914
silver 1 YUAN / Denomination inside the wreath Year 3 / Bust of Yuan Shikai to the left Coin price - $100-200
1 dollar undated (1927)
silver 1 YUAN / MEMENTO / BIRTH OF REPUBLIC OF CHINA / Denomination inside the wreath Sun Yat-sen head to the left Coin price - $100-200
50 fen 1942 (1942-1943)
copper-nickel alloy 50 FEN / "Kuel" Year 31 / Head of Sun Yat-sen to the left Coin price - $15-20
20 cents 1916 (1916-1922)
silver 20 FEN / Denomination in a wreath Bust of Yuan Shikai to the left Coin price - $25-30
20 cents 1922
silver Kwantung Province 20 / TWENTY CENTS / KWANG-TUNG PROVINCE
Coin price - $10-15
20 fen 1936 (1936-1939)
copper-nickel alloy 20 FEN / "Kuel" Year 25 / Head of Sun Yat-sen left Coin price - $8-10
100 cash 1913
copper Sichuan Province Coin price - $25-30
10 fen 1936 (1936-1939)
nickel 10 FEN / “Kuel” Year 25 / Head of Sun Yat-sen left Coin price - $4-6
5 cents 1923
silver Kwantung Province 5 / FIVE CENTS / KWANG-TUNG PROVINCE / Denomination in wreath
Coin price - $15-25
5 Fen 1936 (1936-1939)
nickel 5 FEN / "Kuel" Year 25 / Head of Sun Yat-sen left Coin price - $3-5
5 Fen 1940
aluminum 5 FEN / Year 29 "Kuel" Coin price - $5-7
20 cash without date (1919
) copper Hunan Province 7 hieroglyphs under the flag TWENTY CASH / THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA / Ear of wheat in a circle Crossed flags Coin price - $4-6
20 cash without date (1919
) copper Hunan Province 5 hieroglyphs under flag TWENTY CASH / THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA / Ear of wheat in a circle Crossed flags Coin price - $4-6
2 Fen 1940
brass 2 FEN / "Kuel" Chung Hua Min Kuo Year 29 / Sun Coin price - $7-10
10 cash undated ( 1919)
copper Denomination in a wreath Crossed flags Coin price - $3-4
10 cash without date (1919)
copper Denomination in a wreath Crossed flags Coin price - $3-4
10 cash without date (1920)
copper TEN CASH / THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA / Denomination in a wreath Crossed flags Coin price - $3-5
10 cash undated (1920)
copper Hunan Province TEN CASH / THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA / Ear of wheat in a circle Crossed flags Coin price - $3-4
1 Fen 1937
copper 1 FEN / “Kuel” Chung Hua Min Kuo Year 26 / Sun Coin Price - $7-10
1 Fen 1940
brass 1 FEN / "Kuel" Chung Hua Min Kuo Year 29 / Sun Coin Price - $7-10
Coins of Ancient China
The first currency in ancient China was not coins, but shells. Remains of such a “currency” were found not only in China, but also in areas where Greek colonies were located (4th century BC).
The shell coins used by the ancient Chinese were called cowries. Scientists claim that it was the Chinese who were the first to use them as money to pay for goods. Over time, the importance of such shells increased; they began to be produced in bronze, with the inscription “beat”. Only after this designation was applied was the shell considered money. Today, the inscription is used in Feng Shui and denotes trade, wealth, and successful sales.
The next stage was the production of similar coins from bronze. The first of them were slightly larger in size than modern coins, but did not yet have a round shape. They could be seen in the form of a hoe, keys, bell or shovel. They were not marked as money. Archaeologists also believe that in addition to bronze, limestone or clay, which was tightly pressed, could be used to make coins. Most of these coins were found in Chu province.
In Southern China, archaeologists have discovered modern “proto-coins” made of gold. They had the shape of a rectangle and a quadrangle. Their name already was “yuan”, but it did not yet designate the currency, but only the weight of the coins.
The first coins in Ancient China, which were similar in shape to modern ones, began to be produced in the Zhou province in the 3rd century. BC.
Yuan and new reforms
Since 1835, yuan - silver Chinese coins - began to be used in parallel with bullion. Their price was equal to 0.72 liang. A little later, in 1889, the yuan was divided into 10 zao, 100 fen and 1000 wen.
In 1935, the silver standard was replaced by the gold standard. Yuans began to be withdrawn from circulation, and paper “fabi” were introduced instead. A new reform was carried out in 1948. Then they issued paper yuan with a fixed gold content. Gradually they replaced "fabi". In 1949, the official currency of the People's Republic of China became the renminbi, the unit of which is the yuan (similar to the pound sterling). After all the reforms, Chinese coins have not ceased to exist and are used today along with paper bills.
Old Chinese coins with a hole
The bronze coin, which has a square hole (qiani), is well known in the world. They are very popular in the Middle Kingdom, not only as one of the most ancient currencies, but also as a talisman, an element of Feng Shui. Experts consider such a coin to be an object that can reunite the harmony of the earthly and the heavenly. The round shape of the coin itself is considered a symbol of the sky, the square inside is the earth that a person feels under his feet.
The two sides of the coin complement each other and are similar to Yin and Yang. Each coin has its own energy. Although this financial element has not been used for a long time, it has become the subject of research into the history of the development of the foreign exchange market in China. The most avid numismatists want to see the coin in their collection, and many simply carry it with them as a talisman that will bring good luck, health and prosperity.
The magic of attracting money!
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The most ancient symbol of wealth and prosperity is the Chinese coin with a square hole in the middle.
Now in Feng Shui stores you can buy such coins of various sizes, metallic or gold color. Although these are not real coins, they still work as a Feng Shui symbol. You can put these coins in the fountain located in the wealth zone, or decorate the “ Money Tree”, which is also called the “ Tree of Happiness” with it.
This is an ordinary Crassula from the succulent family, an indoor plant with plump, rounded leaves. You can also use an artificial money tree with semi-precious stones and coins, which is a symbol of growing prosperity and wealth. It is best if there are amethyst stones on the tree. Because the Chinese believe that this mineral is capable of attracting wealth and prosperity. A “money tree” with Chinese coins and amethyst leaves can be placed in a fountain.
Place fountains and money trees in the corner of wealth, which is located in the Southeast. Simply use a compass to determine where southeast is in your apartment or room, and place the above symbols there.
In the same zone you can place any objects that you associate with wealth and money. For example, photos or pictures depicting a pile of gold or thick wads of money. Other Chinese symbols are also suitable, such as the Golden Pineapple with bars, gold bars and coins, various mobiles and pendants.
Don't buy cheap wallets. They themselves carry the energy of poverty, and serious money has almost no chance to visit them. Pay attention to the color and material from which it is made. The most suitable materials remain leather and suede, and there are not so many colors that accumulate material well-being: brown, black, gold.
Many people put photographs of loved ones in their wallet, which are also carriers of a powerful energy charge, but not financial. Moreover, photographs in a wallet can interfere with the attraction of money, and, on the contrary, the energy of money can influence the people depicted in them through photographs, and in an unpredictable direction. But it is recommended to carry special “money drives” and amulets with you, for example, a symbol of wealth and prosperity is
A Chinese coin with a square hole in the middle, put it in your wallet in the coin compartment.
Or three coins tied with a red string are placed in a wallet “ for wealth.” It is advisable that the bundles of coins that you buy in the store be packaged and undergo a preliminary cleaning procedure. Only in this case are they ready to “remember” your wishes for wealth and prosperity. If you purchased unwrapped coins, clean them by soaking them in highly salted water for 3 days. True, their appearance may change slightly.
After this, perform a special ritual: 1. find a place where you will not be disturbed
2. place three coins between your palms, concentrate and make strong wishes for prosperity and wealth for the benefit of everyone with whom you have a connection, for example, your family and friends
3. Now put the coins in your wallet or wherever you keep your money.
Envelopes for money. They must be red, they have their own favorable sizes and various hieroglyphs are applied to them. The hieroglyph “Prosperity” looks like a blooming flower. In such an envelope it is recommended to store money for current expenses in a safe, wealth corner or wherever you like. Envelopes with the hieroglyph “Wealth” are more suitable for accumulating a certain amount for something. They usually only report to it and try not to spend it. This hieroglyph resembles a box.
Having done all these simple things, perhaps you will get rich, but the main thing to remember is that the main thing is to strive for success, have a positive attitude towards good luck and high performance, then there will be money. And here's another interesting link! https://feng-shui-yasya.at.ua/publ/talismany_i_simvoly_fehnshuj/dengi_i_koshelek/2-1-0-28
Chinese "penny"
Fen (fen or fen) are the smallest Chinese coins. There are one hundred such “kopecks” in one yuan, and ten in one jiao. Fen is a fairly ancient monetary unit. This was originally the name of a measure of weight. It corresponded to a hundredth of a liang and was often designated by the word “kandarin”.
There are several options for translating the name of this monetary unit. Fen simultaneously means “to split”, “to distinguish”, “to divide”, “minute”, “point”, as well as one tenth or one hundredth of something. Quite an apt name for the smallest small change coin of the state.
Since 1955, aluminum coins have been in use in denominations of 1, 2 and 5 fen. The first two were discontinued in 1991. Five fen coins were produced until 1992.
