现在说的五帝币一般是指“清代五帝钱”，是清朝最兴盛的五位帝王（顺治、康熙、雍正、乾隆和嘉庆）在位期间所铸造的古钱。这五位帝王相继在位180年，是清朝最辉煌的时期，在位期间国势强盛，出现了历史上著名的“康乾盛世”。它兼具了帝王之威和民族之神。在古代，民间信仰的是君权神授的思想，认为帝王的权力是天授予的，只有帝王是沟通天地的神的化身。
The five emperors' Coins generally refer to the "Five Emperors' coins of Qing Dynasty", which were forged during the reigns of the five most prosperous emperors (Shunzhi, Kangxi, Yongzheng, Qianlong and Jiaqing). The five emperors have been in power for 180 years, which is the most brilliant period of the Qing Dynasty. During the reign, the national power was strong, and the famous "prosperous period of Kang and Qian" appeared in history. It has both the power of the emperor and the God of the nation. In ancient times, people believed in the idea that the monarch's power was granted by God, and only the emperor was the incarnation of God who communicated with heaven and earth.
中国古代民间一直有用古钱币驱邪的习俗。史载，将方孔通宝钱不拘大小，以红线悬于颈间，取铜钱历经万人手之实，汇集百家之阳气，可抵御邪祟鬼魂。之所以用顺治、康熙、雍正、乾隆、嘉庆是因为中国传统文化中有“五世其昌”这样的说法，这五位帝王相继在位180年，是清朝最辉煌的时期，在位期间国势强盛，出现了历史上著名的“康乾盛世”，其他的朝代很少有这样的组合。
In ancient China, ancient coins have been used to exorcise evil spirits. According to historical records, fangkong Tongbao money is not limited to size, but hung on the neck with red thread. After thousands of hands, copper coins are collected to gather the Yang of hundreds of families, which can resist evil spirits. The reason why Shunzhi, Kangxi, Yongzheng, Qianlong and Jiaqing are used is because there is such a saying in traditional Chinese culture that "five generations are prosperous". These five emperors have been in power for 180 years, which is the most brilliant period of Qing Dynasty. During their reign, the country was powerful, and the famous "prosperous KangQian era" appeared in history. There were few such combinations in other dynasties.
就清代而言，顺治、康熙、雍正、乾隆、嘉庆五帝处于中国国力最强大的年代，时代相连，国运昌盛，社会安定繁荣，帝王独尊，百姓乐业，钱币铸造精良，流通时久，得“天、地、人”之精气，故能镇宅、化煞，并兼具旺财功能。
In the Qing Dynasty, the five emperors Shunzhi, Kangxi, Yongzheng, Qianlong and Jiaqing were in the most powerful era in China. They were connected with each other and enjoyed the prosperity of the country. The society was stable and prosperous. The emperors were exclusive, the people were happy to work, and the coins were well cast. They had the essence of "heaven, earth, and people" for a long time. Therefore, they were able to control houses, dissipate evil spirits, and have the function of wealth.