Do I need to put a coin in a purse?

gt568

I seem to remember something about it being tradition to put a coin in a purse when giving it as a gift. Am I going nuts?

naughty1

Hi..yes you do need to put a coin in, otherwise the person who gets the purse will be doomed to be skint...or so they say..& also a black purse is considered unlucky:A

djheath

You must!! You must!!

And salute a magpie too!!

keelykat

Aaww my nan has always done this! i always thought it was a really sweet gesture, and yes it is supposed to mean that the person receiving will have good luck money wise!

keely.

elly2

naughty1 wrote: »

Hi..yes you do need to put a coin in, otherwise the person who gets the purse will be doomed to be skint...or so they say..& also a black purse is considered unlucky:A

At last an answer to why my purse is always empty, it's not my fault at all................. it's black, will have to ask santa for a new one i think :rotfl:

Pinklady_3

A coin in a purse is meant to mean the person receiving it will have good luck in terms of money. You are supposed to put a coin in the pocket of a new coat too as this means you will never go short of money.

Rikki

There is something you give with scissors but I can't remember what.

celyn90

Yep, a new shiny coin.

I can't remember what it is with scissors either, but I think you're right. I know if you buy knives as a wedding gift the recipent is supposed to give a coin in exchange (so the gift doesn't sever the friendship), maybe it is the same thing.

naughty1

elly2 wrote: »

At last an answer to why my purse is always empty, it's not my fault at all................. it's black, will have to ask santa for a new one i think :rotfl:

haha...& make sure Santa does get your purse for you..it's also meant to be unlucky to buy your own purse:p

xx

Rikki

celyn90 wrote: »

Yep, a new shiny coin.

I can't remember what it is with scissors either, but I think you're right. I know if you buy knives as a wedding gift the recipent is supposed to give a coin in exchange (so the gift doesn't sever the friendship), maybe it is the same thing.

Yes thats it. :j

I knew someone would remember.

Thank you.:T

sonee2405

I think this tradition really works-I bought a bag from ebay and the seller very kindly put a coin and a little note in for luck-Since then I have not been skint and have had bits of good luck after a very difficult few years.Must remember to do the same when I give purses and handbags as gifts this xmas.