The significance and symbol of copper coins
Copper coins are generally hollow, with an outer ring inside, symbolizing a round place. The outer circle represents the endless horizon. In the Book of Changes, it symbolizes virtue and can be used to replace many things. The inner side symbolizes a square inch of land, and in the Book of Changes, it symbolizes vitality and vigor, just like money is flowing.
A small copper coin contains gan Kun. The outer circle of copper coins is real, symbolizing the wealth they have, while the inner circle is air, which is invisible, symbolizing the inner morality. If there is no noble quality inside, no one can control money.
Ancient coins-copper coins:
It is an ancient currency. During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, with the development of commodity economy, the metal weighing currency that needs to be divided and identified in circulation gradually became unsuitable and was replaced by metal coins.
Most ancient coins in China were cast in the form of copper alloy, and square hole coins (copper coins) were the most common ancient coins. Because the issuing time and circulation are much larger than other kinds of coins, the concepts of square hole money and ancient Chinese coins are often equivalent.
Chinese ancient coins have a long history, many varieties and colorful colors. Currency culture embodies the wisdom and talent of the Chinese nation and is a treasure in the traditional culture of the Chinese nation.