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I was told that there is a segulah (for Shemirah, or something or other) associated with the coins used for a pidyon haben, and that some even make jewelry out of it in order to keep the coin with them at all times. I have not been able to find a source for this (and most people I have asked about it have not heard of it).

Has anyone heard of this? Does anyone have a source for this?

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  • Welcome @bob bobble. The coins are essentially paid to the Kohen by the father of the firstborn.
    – Avrohom Yitzchok
    Commented Feb 13, 2022 at 22:36
  • @AvrohomYitzchok Thanks. I understand that, but don't see how it addresses my question...can you please explain?
    – bob bobble
    Commented Feb 14, 2022 at 14:42
  • In your question, who do you imagine keeps the coin with them at all times? I think it is unlikely the Kohen would do that.
    – Avrohom Yitzchok
    Commented Feb 14, 2022 at 21:08
  • Ah. I understand that the kohen has the coins at the end of the ceremony. What I was told is that the kohen will sometimes give [some of] the coins back to the father, and/or that they are sometimes sold for their segulah properties.
    – bob bobble
    Commented Feb 15, 2022 at 17:49

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