GOLDEN MONEY FROG

When my aunt, uncle and I visited a temple during the Chinese New Year, we saw people rubbing the gold toad statue for good luck.  Seeing that, my two elders did the same in the hopes of getting some wealth luck.

In many Asian cultures, the frog or toad represents the yin side of nature, itsymbolizes the moon and can bring healing and prosperity. The money toad or fortune frog, called "Chan Chu" in Chinese, is a particularly powerful channel for the transference of good fortune and prosperity.
The money frog (actually a three-legged toad), often holds a coin in its mouth and has a string of coins around his feet. He is thought to be the Chinese God of Wealth's personal pet. The frog representing the flow of wealth, money and luck, should be placed either facing the main entrance, in the northern (career) area or in the southeastern (wealth) area to activate the flow of prosperity in your life. In a store, it should be placed prominently near the cash register, facing the entrance.

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