Mystical Power of Pis Bolong

Pis Bolong or Ancient Chinese Coins (kepeng money) have become money transactions tool in Bali in the past. Pis Bolong means money with hollows. The Shape is round like coin, flat, hollow at its center and Chinese written characters on both sides, mostly made from copper, silver and gold. “Pis Bolong” or kepeng money still has a function in the Balinese Hindu ceremony like Dewa Yadnya (the holy offering for God), Pitra Yadnya (the holy offering for the ancestors), Rsi Yadnya (the holy offering for clergymen) Manusa Yadnya (the holy offering for human) and Butha Yadnya (the holy offering for Ghost). It is also used to make souvenir items for the tourism. This money was came by 

 Chinese people in 12th AD.

Beside used for ceremony, some Balinese Hindu society believed Pis Bolong has supernatural or magical powers. If Pis Bolong generally has  two sides of Chinese writing, but the magic Pis Bolong has one side or rerajahan will contain a image  like Arjuna, Bhima, Krishna, Pandavas, Twalen, Sangut, Hanuman, Horse, fishnet, Crescent moon etc.

Pis Bolong containing rerajahan (Balinese sacred drawing or handwriting) generally has the power in accordance with the image contained on one side of the Pis Bolong. It magical powers will arise if the owner of Pis Bolong trusts of it. Some rumors were heard in the community that was widely magic of Pis Bolong is very powerful. Someone who wants to winning the run race usually used Pis Jaran (Horse), because it has power to run faster. If you want to get close with pretty girl usually used Pis Rejuna, it makes you look so handsome. Pis Bolong is very useful in Balinese daily life.

Pis Rejuna

Pis Jaran