Money is an inevitable product of the development of human society, and with the passage of time, the culture of money is also evolving. And in ancient China, elm money is a common form of currency, which is not only a symbol of wealth, but also a reflection of culture. This article will take you in-depth understanding of the history, characteristics and collection value of elm money.

History of Elm Money

Elm money was a form of currency circulated in ancient China, which first appeared in the Tang Dynasty period, and was called elm money because it was made of elm wood. The history of the use of elm money is quite long, continuing until the end of the Qing Dynasty. The production process of elm money has also been improving, the elm money in the Tang Dynasty was more rough, while in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the production of elm money has been quite fine, and can even be printed on the text, patterns and so on.

Characteristics of elm money

The characteristics of elm money are mainly as follows:

Material: elm money is made of elm wood, so it has a certain degree of toughness and durability.

Shape: elm money is round or square in shape, more regular.

Weight: Elm money usually weighs between 1-10 grams and is relatively lightweight.

Patterns: the money is usually printed with auspicious patterns or words, such as "fortune", "life" and so on.

Collection value of elm money

Elm money is not only a form of currency, but also a reflection of culture. Collecting elm money can understand the development of ancient monetary culture, but also can appreciate the various patterns and words on the elm money. In addition, elm money also has a certain collector's value, because it has a long history of use and limited quantity, so it has a certain scarcity. For collectors, elm money is a kind of cultural relic worth treasuring.

How to collect elm money

Collecting elm money needs to pay attention to the following points:

Authenticity identification: Because the number of elm money is limited, there are some counterfeit elm money on the market. Collectors need to learn to identify the authenticity to avoid being deceived.

Preservation environment: elm money is a kind of fragile cultural relics, need to be placed in a dry, ventilated, light environment, avoid moisture, direct sunlight and so on.

Attention to maintenance: collectors need to regularly clean and maintain the elm money to avoid accumulation of dust, oxidation and so on.