Silver clover coin for good luck. Silver coin "Four Leaf Clover" - "Gift for everyone! Good luck! (a photo)". Modern coins for good luck
You can believe in luck or not trust talismans, but here's what we at Mr. Geek know for sure: there are never too many good omens. And if you need an extra reason to believe in your own success, here it is: Clover Lucky Coin. A talisman that will be a wonderful gift in any situation.
The most incredulous person will smile at such a gift. And this is where the real magic begins: even a tiny reason for self-confidence can turn out to be that last drop that was not enough. And you will only be surprised: it really works!
Peculiarities
There is no state on the map in which such a coin would be minted. No, even in Ireland, leprechauns have different coins in pots of gold. But, between us, the leprechauns wouldn't turn down this magical item. They would especially like a four-leaf clover, a symbol of good luck, depicted on one side.
And on the other hand, the sign is no less famous: a horseshoe. It brings success in business not only to the head of the family, but to all his household members. Can you imagine what a charge of luck? And it would seem, just a circle of tin the size of a small coin. By the way, you can carry it right in your wallet, like a Purse Mouse. Just do not confuse with a trifle.
Characteristics
- images: clover on one side, horseshoe on the other;
- material: tin;
- color: golden;
- size (diameter*thickness): 2.2*0.2 cm;
- packaging: transparent bag with paper insert;
- package size (L*W): 16*8 cm;
- weight with packaging: 5 g.
Four-leaf clover", a series of "Coins for happiness", Poland. Sold in Sberbank, the price is about 4 thousand rubles.
Material: 925 sterling silver, gold plated.
It often happens to you that you need to make a gift to people who have everything and what doesn’t, is too expensive and only they can buy it for themselves? I have often. It’s easier with women, there are still options, but if we are talking about men, then everything you do, what to give, you literally suffer. Well, if a person has a hobby, a hobby, you can find something special. And if not? That's when Sberbank rescues me with its coins:
Not to say that the necessary thing in the household, but luck is definitely needed by everyone! So let's get lucky!
You can’t buy such a trifle for yourself, yet the price is not three kopecks, but to receive such a gift as a gift is very pleasant, I know from myself. The choice is large, from funny ones with hearts and ladybugs, to, for example, Sochi 2014. I also saw coins with Orthodox symbols, there are also gold ones, which are much more expensive.
The design is simple, but gift-like, as you can see in the envelope box, it is pleasant to hold in your hands. The purchase takes place at the box office where they change the currency, so they also give out a paper about the purchase, they also asked me for a passport.
An interesting gift idea for both adults and teenagers. Do not eat, do not throw away, do not get lost. And beautiful, and collectible, and yet, a jewel.
The desire of a person to tame luck arose at all times. different peoples used different objects to attract the "obstinate mistress": Americans - the first dollar earned; Italians are the key; the Japanese - "maneki-neko" ("cat of luck"); the Chinese - a bowl of wealth, an image of a dragon or a goldfish. Residents of many countries believe that a horseshoe, a sailboat, a chimney sweep, an angel, a three-legged toad or a ladybug can bring happiness, prosperity, well-being and other benefits. Not surprisingly, images of many good luck symbols appeared on coins, which came to be called "good luck coins" or "lucky coins."
There are several types of "lucky coins":
- Coins produced by state mints;
- Pseudo-coins (amulets, tokens) produced by private miners.
Coins produced by state money yards
Such coins have a set of symbols on the coin, standard for a certain state (mint mark, year of issue, often the issuing country) and other unique images-symbols that “enticing” good luck. The material for the manufacture of products is also standard - precious metals, less often - traditional alloys. Coins are commemorative and are subject to legal circulation, have value, and can become an investment object.
"Golden Angel"
The first world-famous coin that brought real good luck was the gold louis d'or of Louis XVI, made by the engraver Auguste Dupré. A feature of the coin was the image of a guardian angel on its reverse. The weight of the product is about 6.8 g, diameter 26 mm (later the diameter decreased to 20 mm, weight to 6.4 g), sample 900–917th. After the execution of Louis XVI, it was decided to execute the creator of coins with an angel. According to legend, Dupre, climbing the scaffold, held his coin in his hands and prayed, when suddenly lightning struck the spire of the bell tower. Panic seized everyone, the execution was postponed, and later completely canceled. Some time later, the engraver claimed that it was the coin that brought him good luck and gave him life, although there is a version that he simply bribed the guard with an expensive coin and fled. Be that as it may, the coin really helped its creator. According to legend, Napoleon Bonaparte also carried the Golden Angel with him, but before the battle of Waterloo he lost it and, as everyone knows, he lost the battle. The reputation of the “lucky” coin has spread all over the world. Soon, captains of ships tried not to go to sea without her, French pilots did not take off into the sky. The Golden Angels were awarded to aces of the Luftwaffe. Now the gold louis is of interest primarily to collectors and numismatists. Due to the large circulation of this coin, its value is small - about 300-400 dollars. After the death of Louis XVI, angels were minted on many French coins.
The first "golden angels" (louis d'or of Louis XVI and 24 livres after his death)
French 100 francs in silver 1989 with an angel
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Modern coins for good luck
Each person chooses his own coin according to various signs. Some believe that metal money with zodiac signs will bring them good luck, others believe in the power of coins, which depict symbols of good luck. Since 2010, the island of Niue has been offering coins from the Lucky Coins series to collectors. These are silver, gold coins with inserts of various talismans: a horseshoe, a four-leaf clover, an elephant, a ladybug, a goldfish. Copies weigh 28.28 grams, have a diameter of 41 mm. Face value $1–$2. Produced at the Polish money yard. In 2014, colored coins with inserts from the “Symbols of Luck” series, weighing 14.14 grams, 32 mm in diameter, depicting a stork, a pig, a chimney sweep, an angel, were also issued there. Silver coins, gold insert. The cost of "lucky coins" Niue varies from 40 to 80 dollars.
"Coins for Luck"
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In 2013, the island of Niue released another masterpiece produced by the Polish money yard, called " magical year happiness". A silver/gold talisman coin inspired by ancient amulets, equipped with 12 crystals. Its total weight is 400 grams, diameter is 90 mm. The face value of the coin is 100 dollars, mintage is 222 pieces. The cost is about 950 dollars.
"Magic Year of Happiness"
In 2013, the Austrian Mint produced a 9-sided silver coin called "Good luck in the new year". The denomination of the coin is 5 euros. It is decorated with Austrian symbols of good luck: clover, fly agaric, sun mask, horseshoe, pig. The weight of the lucky coin is 10 grams, the diameter is 18.5 mm. By the way, since the 1930s, Austria has been producing “Lucky tokens” with a diameter of 21.5 mm made of bronze and silver, which are given on the eve of the new year and worn in your pocket throughout the year.
Austrian coin "Good luck in the new year" and "Lucky token"
There are coins with real clover inserts ($5 Palau made of silver 2006, diameter 38.61 mm, weight 31.1 g, estimated value of about 3,000 rubles; reissued in 2014, value of about 75 euros).
Here are some more coins with images of good luck symbols:
- Latvia, 2008, silver, weight 28 g, diameter 35 mm, denomination - 1 lats, mintage 5000 pcs. Image of a chimney sweep, a cat.
- Latvia, 2012, copper/nickel, weight 4.8 g, diameter 21.75 mm, face value 1 lats, price about 8 dollars. Image of a horseshoe.
- Palau, 2005, silver, weight 25 g, face value $5, mintage 2500 pcs. Image of a ladybug.
Pseudo-coins (amulets, tokens) produced by private miners
Such coins can be found in large numbers at online auctions and spontaneous markets. For the most part, it is difficult to determine the time and place of production from them, since they do not contain any distinguishing marks of the mint. The main emphasis in the manufacture of these "coins" is placed on the symbolism depicted on them. Production material - any inexpensive alloy or cheap metal. They are not means of payment, they cannot turn around, become a means of investment. They are considered souvenirs.
In the Slavic expanses, you can meet talisman coins from the Lucky Coins series, made of aluminum, brass, and copper. Their cost is almost symbolic - about 3 dollars. There are lucky coins dedicated to various events, including local ones. For example, a coin dedicated to the 288th anniversary of Yekaterinburg "Happy nickel". You can’t do without coins of a Chinese manufacturer (the price is about 130 rubles) made of metal.
Various pseudo-coins-talismans
During the Great Depression in the United States, many talisman coins were made with images of a hare's foot, a 4-leaf clover, a horseshoe, a swastika, an elephant (diameter 31–38 mm, mainly from bronze).
Separately, Chinese coins can be distinguished, which in shape resemble ancient state money - in the middle of a round coin (circle - “yang”) a square (“yin”) is cut out. This combination geometric shapes symbolizes the fusion of two energies: male and female, which bring good luck and wealth. If such coins are tied with a red thread, then the energy of attracting money and good luck increases. At the same time, a different number of tied coins brings different benefits: two coins together - wealth, wealth in business; three coins - ordinary wealth, wealth earned in an unconventional way, unexpected wealth; 6 coins - heavenly luck; 8 coins - wealth from various sources. The inscriptions on the coins are also of great importance.
Chinese coins for good luck and wealth
In addition to specially made coins with images of symbols of good luck, any other metal money can be a lucky coin. Many believe that a coin issued on a birthday, inherited, found in a particularly fortunate period of life or under special circumstances, regardless of what is depicted on it, can also bring good luck.
