Though resembling an ancient coin, the “Shangui Amulet Coin”(Mountain Spirit Ritual Coin) was actually a Taoist ritual object used in the Qing Dynasty to ward off evil, protect homes, and ensure safety. One side displays the Bagua (Eight Trigrams), representing cosmic order; the other is inscribed with a 27-character incantation and symbolic characters meaning “Thunder Command, Kill Ghosts”.

📿 Function 1: Spiritual Protection
When consecrated by a Taoist priest, it could be hung at home or carried for personal protection against negative energy.

🏮 Function 2: Peaceful Sleep
If placed under a pillow, it helps purify spiritual energy and promote restful sleep.

🌌 Function 3: Cultural Heritage
Though not currency, it embodies the I Ching, Taoist mysticism, and calligraphy—a treasure of Chinese philosophy and art, highly valued by collectors.

Today, the Shangui Amulet Coin remains a cherished cultural artifact, worn both as a tribute to tradition and a personal talisman.