Cash Coins (5) - Antique Currency from Indonesia

Add some flair to your home or add a touch of authenticity to ceremonial events with Antique Currency from Indonesia. These coins may no longer be in circulation, but this listing offers original, highly sought-after pieces that are increasingly rare and perfect for any collector.

Measurements:  24mm across x 1.2mm thick with a 5mm square hole in the centre

Quantity per pack:  5

Authentic antique money coins from around 1700s.  To the best of our knowledge.

The coins in this listing are the genuine old product, and they are no longer used as currency.

The government of Indonesia set up a dedicated town set up especially for the production of cheaper versions of the ceremonial coins to be used in Hindu ceremonies such as funerals, decorations for the temples etc.

Indonesian Cash Coins, known as Pis Bolong, were a form of currency based on Chinese imperial coinage during the Tang dynasty era. Initially introduced by Chinese traders, it wasn't until the 13th century when Singhasari defeated the Mongol empire that they became widely used in Indonesia. While the Ming dynasty eventually banned trade with the region, local rulers began creating their own versions of Chinese cash coins, often of inferior quality. The last Chinese cash coins circulated as currency in Bali until 1970.

These coins were made from materials such as copper-alloys, lead, and tin. They are still used today in various superstitions and rituals, earning them the nickname "magic coins". In Bali, cash coins are often sewn onto clothing, made into jewelry, or used as statuary objects. They are sold in tourist shops, traditional markets, and specialized stores.