山鬼，即山神，因未獲天帝正式冊封到正神之列，所以被稱為山鬼。自古以來，山鬼都是以正義、高大的形象存在，以山鬼紋飾、銘文的各種器物也多被人們賦予護佑和辟邪的作用，其中的山鬼花錢，以其小巧輕便、易于佩戴的特點，成為人們最喜聞樂見的一種配飾。花錢，以其形制類古錢，性質非流通幣而得名，是早期民間自娛自樂的一種玩錢。花錢作為古錢幣的一個分支，按其用途大致可分為古錢宮錢類、吉語類、宗教類、游戲類、特殊用途類等五大類，可作為厭勝(厭伏其人，咒詛取勝)，佩飾，玩賞，游戲，撒帳，洗兒，吉慶，卜卦，殉葬，賞賜，憑信，鎮庫，紀念，祝壽，掛燈，上梁，系包裹，鎮水等方面，起到辟邪、祈福、鎮宅的作用。

山鬼花錢,始鑄于元末明初,清代鑄行極盛,民間行用甚廣。是清代道士用來施法以降妖震鬼驅邪的載體,也可叫法器。經道士開光后,百姓請回掛于家中鎮宅或隨身攜帶保平安。

筆者見到過一枚清代鎮宅之寶山鬼花錢（如圖），呈圓形，直徑4.2厘米，厚0.32厘米。正面楷書“鎮宅之寶”四字，背面為“雷霆雷霆，殺鬼降精，斬妖辟邪，永保神清，奉太上老君急急如律令敕。雷令山鬼”的符咒，錢幣中央有一方形孔。此枚錢幣制作精美，造型獨特，實為花錢中的精品。此錢掛在大門上，以此作為鎮宅、驅邪、避兇之用。

雖然花錢無論從形制、來源、工藝等與古錢有著驚人的相似，但因它的不流通性，故制造花錢的材質沒有太高的要求，一般都比較粗糙。也正因如此，花錢中的字文圖案才呈現了千姿百態的姿容。花錢中豐富的內容，融合了各朝各代的民俗民風。其吉祥的內涵，代表著古代中國人民對美好生活的向往和祝福。我們常見的花錢主要以“長命富貴”“福德長壽”“加官進祿”“天下太平”等吉語為內容，這同時也反映了中國傳統文化的滲透力。

花錢作為古錢幣中獨特的一族，因其獨特性、文化性和藝術性，成了古文化愛好者、藝術品愛好者和古錢幣收藏者的座上賓，深受其追捧和喜愛，擁有了很高的收藏價值。

Spending money, named after its form of ancient money and non-tradable currency, is a kind of play money for early folk self-entertainment. As a branch of ancient coins, spending money can be roughly divided into five categories: ancient money palace money, auspicious language, religion, games, special uses, etc., which can be used as disgust (weary, curse) Curse to win), adorn, play rewards, games, spread the bills, wash children, Jiqing, divination, burial, rewards, by letter, town library, commemoration, birthday, hanging lights, beams, parcels, town water, etc. To the role of warding off evil spirits, praying for blessings, and town houses.

Mountain ghosts, namely mountain gods, are called mountain ghosts because they have not been officially enshrined in the ranks of righteous gods by the emperor. Since ancient times, mountain ghosts have existed in the image of justice and tallness, and various utensils decorated with mountain ghosts and inscriptions have also been endowed with protection and evil spirits. Among them, mountain ghosts spend money and are small, light and easy to wear. It has become the most popular accessory for people.

Mountain ghosts spent money, and they were cast in the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties. The Qing Dynasty was extremely prosperous and the folk practice was very widely used. It is a carrier used by the Taoists in the Qing Dynasty to cast spells to reduce evil spirits and demons, and it can also be called a magic weapon. After the Taoist prince opened the light, the people should hang back in their homes or take them with them to ensure safety.

The author has seen a Baoshan ghost in a Qing Dynasty town house (pictured), which is circular, 4.2 cm in diameter and 0.32 cm thick. On the front, the four-character "Treasure of the Town House" is written on the front, and on the back is the spell of "Thunder and Thunder, killing ghosts and reducing essence, slashing evil spirits and warding off evil spirits, keeping the gods clear forever, and offering the old prince anxiously like a law. Lei Lingshan ghost", coins There is a square hole in the center. This coin is exquisitely crafted and unique in shape, and it is really a fine product for spending money. This money is hung on the gate, which is used as a town house, exorcism, and avoid evil.

Although the money is surprisingly similar to ancient money in terms of form, source, and craftsmanship, because of its non-circulation, the materials used to make money do not have too high requirements, and are generally rough. It is for this reason that the words and patterns in the money show a variety of poses. The rich content of the money is a fusion of folk customs of various dynasties and generations. Its auspicious meaning represents the longing and blessing of the ancient Chinese people for a better life. Our common spending is mainly based on the auspicious words such as "long life and wealth", "ford longevity", "Guanguanjinlu" and "world peace", which also reflects the penetration of traditional Chinese culture.

Spending money as a unique group of ancient coins, because of its uniqueness, culture and artistry, has become a guest of ancient culture lovers, art lovers and collectors of ancient coins. High collection value。