Ancient Coin

Takes effect immediately upon receipt. Double-click to add an Ancient Coin to your wallet. — In-game description

Ancient Coin

Item type

Service

Rarity

BBasic

Binding

Account Bound

Game link

API

100477

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Takes effect immediately upon receipt.
Double-click to add an Ancient Coin to your wallet.

— In-game description

The service item icon.

As wallet currency:

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Acquired by opening hidden chests in content released prior to the current expansion. Can be traded with Ancient Coin Collectors for rewards.

— In-game description

Ancient Coins are a currency acquired from previous expansions, therefore they can currently be obtained in Canthan zones in Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons.

Acquisition

Gathered from

• Chest (Cantha Darkness) (chance)
• Chest (Cantha) (guaranteed)
• Chest of Grand Valdhertz Riches (9) (guaranteed)
• Chest of Valdhertz Riches (guaranteed)
• Filing Cabinet (guaranteed)
• Glorious Canthan Chest (1-3) (guaranteed)
• Grand Canthan Chest (5-6) (guaranteed)
• Grand Chest (The Echovald Wilds) (4-10) (guaranteed)
• Grand Jade Tech Chest (4-6) (guaranteed)
• Jade Tech Chest (guaranteed)
• Magnificent Chest (Cantha Darkness) (7-10) (guaranteed)
• Magnificent Chest (The Echovald Wilds) (4-10) (guaranteed)
• Magnificent Chest (Trial of the Elders) (7-10) (guaranteed)
• Old Kaineng Vault Chest (7-10) (guaranteed)
• Unnamed Chest (Silent Sands) (16-18) (guaranteed)

Achievements

Achievements
Playing with the Infants	Delve into the Haze	4
Play with all of the shrine guardian infants in Gyala Delve at least once.Our guardians said we could play here! Rewards: Show all rewards Tier 1:   Ancient Coin (3) Tier 2:   Ancient Coin (3) Tier 3:   Ancient Coin (3) Tier 4:   Jade Runestone (2) Objectives: 20 objectives in total Lounging on an island. Sitting under a tree's shade. Loves shipwrecks. Hiding under a lieutenant's platform. Listening to the sounds of a waterfall. Pretending to be a giant hermit crab. Admiring mushrooms. Staring at underground crystals. Snoozing by an air filter. At the bottom of a ravine. At a recently established camp. Sightseeing at a jade wall. Likes to watch jade being cut down. Camping around a crashed mining rig. Hiding in a water-pump system. Hiding among ancient seashells. Likes to watch trains. Near a giant chainsaw. Playing lookout near a bridge. ... Splashing near underground vegetation.	Played with 5 Shrine Guardian Infants	1
	Played with 10 Shrine Guardian Infants	1
	Played with 15 Shrine Guardian Infants	1
	Played with 20 Shrine Guardian Infants	1
Spiritual Childcare	Seitung Province	10
Play with all shrine guardian infants in Shing Jea at least once. Rewards: Show all rewards Tier 1:   Ancient Coin (3) Tier 2:   Ancient Coin (3) Tier 3:   Ancient Coin (3) Tier 4:   Ancient Coin (3) Tier 5:   Ancient Coin (3) Tier 5:   Jade Runestone (3) Objectives: 38 objectives in total Hint: Enjoys large bridges. Hint: Watches dockworkers at Seitung. Hint: Looms high above a naga nest. Hint: Lurks near shore leading to an eerie cave. Hint: Waits by the docks near an elevator. Hint: Perches on a ledge by an expensive mansion. Hint: Lounges on the shores of a recuperative beach. Hint: Waits near a house looking over the harbor. Hint: Hides inside a tall, bright building. Hint: Enjoys the smells of food at Daigo Ward. Hint: Loves playing with baby fish. Hint: Likes to hide in garden landscaping. Hint: Hides on a balcony at the monastery. Hint: Stares at windmills and baby fish. Hint: Loves waterfalls at the monastery. Hint: Relaxes near cranes and koi. Hint: Listens to the chatter of merchants. Hint: Fears Nian statues. Hint: Lurks in a small cave in Zen Daijun. Hint: Plays near a haunted temple. Hint: Hides under a bridge. Hint: Watches Aetherblades near the monastery. Hint: Enjoys the view of a fishing hamlet and the bay. Hint: Plays with drakes. Hint: Plays amidst the monastery's landscaping. Hint: Admires the landscaping of Seitung Harbor. Hint: Looks down upon a fishing hamlet. Hint: Adores cats. Hint: Prefers the snow. Hint: Admires tengu hunters. Hint: Lounges at a lagoon island. Hint: Hides under stairs by a waterfall. Hint: Relaxes on the beach by a temple. Hint: Hides behind a waterfall in a wealthy part of town. Hint: Leaps from rooftops. Hint: Runs along the walls of the monastery. Hint: Resides along the perimeter of a temple. ... Hint: Sits atop the roofs of Daigo Ward.	Played with 10 Shrine Guardian Infants	1
	Played with 17 Shrine Guardian Infants	1
	Played with 24 Shrine Guardian Infants	2
	Played with 31 Shrine Guardian Infants	3
	Played with 38 Shrine Guardian Infants	3
Little Foxes in the Big City	New Kaineng City	10
Play with all shrine guardian infants in New Kaineng City at least once. Rewards: Show all rewards Tier 1:   Ancient Coin (3) Tier 2:   Ancient Coin (3) Tier 3:   Ancient Coin (3) Tier 4:   Ancient Coin (3) Tier 5:   Ancient Coin (3) Tier 5:   Jade Runestone (3) Objectives: 35 objectives in total Wants to visit faraway lands. At the end of a crowded alley. Hiding among grubs. Lounging beneath power cables. Enjoying upscale markets. Admiring the sounds of the marketplace by the Kaineng Docks. Watching over the Central Power Station. Looking up at the empress. Glancing at a jade phoenix. Hiding in the northern part of the Ministry Ward. Pretending to be an agent at a Ministry of Security precinct. Counting large crates by the shipping docks. Playing among salvaged goods. Surrounded by Old Kaineng's remains. Watching the occasional holographic whale pass by. Overlooking the entrance to a canal. Playing high above the towers near a shipwreck. High above Bori Ward. Playing between the edge of civilization and the wilds. Enjoying the aroma of high-quality tea. Hiding south amid the ruins of Old Kaineng. Watching the empress's back with Xunlai. Hiding on a rooftop garden. Hiding from the Speakers on a roof. High up in the ruins of Naksi Bay. Down in the ruins of Naksi Bay. Lounging on the shores by a lighthouse. Near the Ministry of Archives. Between two trees below a pool. Admiring a massive jade monument. This brave one runs among the Unchained Risen. Far below a bridge in the Ministry Ward. High above the rooftops in Grub Lane. High above the walls of the city. ... Overlooking Cobble Ward.	Played with 7 Shrine Guardian Infants	1
	Played with 14 Shrine Guardian Infants	1
	Played with 21 Shrine Guardian Infants	2
	Played with 28 Shrine Guardian Infants	3
	Played with 35 Shrine Guardian Infants	3
What Did the Shrine Guardians Say?	The Echovald Wilds	10
Played with all shrine guardian infants in the Echovald Wilds at least once."We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing." Rewards: Show all rewards Tier 1:   Ancient Coin (3) Tier 2:   Ancient Coin (3) Tier 3:   Ancient Coin (3) Tier 4:   Ancient Coin (3) Tier 5:   Ancient Coin (3) Tier 5:   Jade Runestone (3) Objectives: 35 objectives in total Hint: Found on a ledge near Arborstone Hint: Found on a balcony near House zu Heltzer Hint: Somewhere around the Saprophyte's Pond Hint: High amid the tree platforms of Ferndale Hint: Somewhere high in Mori Village Hint: Somewhere outside of the Speakers Headquarters Hint: Near an entrance to Arborstone Hint: Watching the Jade Gate Hint: On a pass on the way to Aspenwood Hint: Somewhere in Karstadt Village Hint: In a lagoon near the Speakers Headquarters Hint: Somewhere south of the Altrumm Mines Hint: In a lagoon near the Jade Brotherhood Headquarters Hint: Somewhere on a plateau near House zu Heltzer Hint: Within stained glass east of Skygazer Cathedral Hint: Near the Speakers Headquarters entrance Hint: Watching over the Temple of the Dredge Hint: Hiding somewhere north in the junkyard Hint: Somewhere south of Dreslav's Garden Hint: On a ledge leading to Fort Aspenwood Hint: On an overgrown root near Qinkaishi Hint: On an overgrown root near Karstadt Hint: At the outskirts of Teleri Village Hint: On top of some ruins at Lake Lutgardis Hint: Lounging on a platform in Mori Village Hint: Somewhere in the Altrumm Mines Hint: High atop the cemetery Hint: Near the bridge to the Ancient Archives Hint: Overlooking the Saprophyte's Pond Hint: Somewhere in a lagoon shrine Hint: In a lagoon near an endling tree Hint: Somewhere in Skygazer Cathedral Hint: Along the perimeter of the Temple of the Dredge Hint: Somewhere leading to the Ancient Archives ... Hint: Somewhere high up in Qinkai Village	Completed 7	1
	Completed 14	1
	Completed 21	2
	Completed 28	3
	Completed 35	3

Currency for

Item	Level	Vendor	Area	Zone	Cost	Notes
Antique Summoning Stone		Leivas	-	Arborstone	10	Requires the mastery Globalization. Limit 1 per week.
Jade Insignia of the Harrier		Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	10  + 5
Jade Runestone		Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	200
Recipe: Ancient Kraken Cuirass		Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	5	Requires the skin Ancient Canthan Gambeson.
Recipe: Ancient Kraken Gauntlets		Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	5	Requires the skin Ancient Canthan Gauntlets.
Recipe: Ancient Kraken Greaves		Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	5	Requires the skin Ancient Canthan Greaves.
Recipe: Ancient Kraken Helmet		Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	5	Requires the skin Ancient Canthan Helm.
Recipe: Ancient Kraken Pauldrons		Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	5	Requires the skin Ancient Canthan Spaulders.
Recipe: Ancient Kraken Tassets		Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	5	Requires the skin Ancient Canthan Tassets.
Recipe: Ancient Ritualist Cowl		Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	5	Requires the skin Ancient Canthan Light Helm.
Recipe: Ancient Ritualist Gloves		Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	5	Requires the skin Ancient Canthan Light Gloves.
Recipe: Ancient Ritualist Mantle		Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	5	Requires the skin Ancient Canthan Light Shoulderpads.
Recipe: Ancient Ritualist Pants		Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	5	Requires the skin Ancient Canthan Light Leggings.
Recipe: Ancient Ritualist Shoes		Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	5	Requires the skin Ancient Canthan Light Boots.
Recipe: Ancient Ritualist Vestments		Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	5	Requires the skin Ancient Canthan Tunic.
Recipe: Ancient Tahkayun Boots		Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	5	Requires the skin Ancient Canthan Medium Boots.
Recipe: Ancient Tahkayun Jerkin		Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	5	Requires the skin Ancient Canthan Jacket.
Recipe: Ancient Tahkayun Leggings		Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	5	Requires the skin Ancient Canthan Medium Leggings.
Recipe: Ancient Tahkayun Mask		Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	5	Requires the skin Ancient Canthan Medium Helm.
Recipe: Ancient Tahkayun Shoulders		Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	5	Requires the skin Ancient Canthan Medium Shoulderpads.
Recipe: Ancient Tahkayun Vambraces		Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	5	Requires the skin Ancient Canthan Medium Gloves.
Recipe: Exquisite Polished Resin Jewel		Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	5
Recipe: Harrier's Monastery Gloves		Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	5
Recipe: Harrier's Monastery Headband		Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	5
Recipe: Harrier's Monastery Leggings		Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	5
Recipe: Harrier's Monastery Shoes		Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	5
Recipe: Harrier's Monastery Shoulderpads		Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	5
Recipe: Harrier's Monastery Vestments		Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	5
Recipe: Polished Resin Orichalcum Amulet		Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	5
Recipe: Polished Resin Orichalcum Earring		Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	5
Recipe: Polished Resin Orichalcum Ring		Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	5
Recipe: Ritualist's Intricate Gossamer Insignia		Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	5
Recipe: Ritualist's Orichalcum Imbued Inscription		Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	5
Recipe: Shadow Serpent Axe		Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	5	Requires the skin Flame Serpent Axe.
Recipe: Shadow Serpent Dagger		Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	5	Requires the skin Flame Serpent Dagger.
Recipe: Shadow Serpent Focus		Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	5	Requires the skin Flame Serpent Focus.
Recipe: Shadow Serpent Greatsword		Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	5	Requires the skin Flame Serpent Greatsword.
Recipe: Shadow Serpent Hammer		Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	5	Requires the skin Flame Serpent Hammer.
Recipe: Shadow Serpent Longbow		Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	5	Requires the skin Flame Serpent Longbow.
Recipe: Shadow Serpent Mace		Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	5	Requires the skin Flame Serpent Mace.
Recipe: Shadow Serpent Pistol		Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	5	Requires the skin Flame Serpent Pistol.
Recipe: Shadow Serpent Rifle		Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	5	Requires the skin Flame Serpent Rifle.
Recipe: Shadow Serpent Scepter		Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	5	Requires the skin Flame Serpent Scepter.
Recipe: Shadow Serpent Shield		Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	5	Requires the skin Flame Serpent Shield.
Recipe: Shadow Serpent Short Bow		Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	5	Requires the skin Flame Serpent Short Bow.
Recipe: Shadow Serpent Staff		Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	5	Requires the skin Flame Serpent Staff.
Recipe: Shadow Serpent Sword		Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	5	Requires the skin Flame Serpent Sword.
Recipe: Shadow Serpent Torch		Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	5	Requires the skin Flame Serpent Torch.
Recipe: Shadow Serpent Warhorn		Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	5	Requires the skin Flame Serpent Warhorn.
Ritualist's Ancient Canthan Gambeson	80	Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	125  + 50
Ritualist's Ancient Canthan Gauntlets	80	Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	50  + 50
Ritualist's Ancient Canthan Greaves	80	Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	50  + 50
Ritualist's Ancient Canthan Helm	80	Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	75  + 50
Ritualist's Ancient Canthan Jacket	80	Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	125  + 50
Ritualist's Ancient Canthan Light Boots	80	Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	50  + 50
Ritualist's Ancient Canthan Light Gloves	80	Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	50  + 50
Ritualist's Ancient Canthan Light Helm	80	Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	75  + 50
Ritualist's Ancient Canthan Light Leggings	80	Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	100  + 50
Ritualist's Ancient Canthan Light Shoulderpads	80	Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	50  + 50
Ritualist's Ancient Canthan Medium Boots	80	Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	50  + 50
Ritualist's Ancient Canthan Medium Gloves	80	Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	50  + 50
Ritualist's Ancient Canthan Medium Helm	80	Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	75  + 50
Ritualist's Ancient Canthan Medium Leggings	80	Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	100  + 50
Ritualist's Ancient Canthan Medium Shoulderpads	80	Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	50  + 50
Ritualist's Ancient Canthan Spaulders	80	Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	50  + 50
Ritualist's Ancient Canthan Tassets	80	Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	100  + 50
Ritualist's Ancient Canthan Tunic	80	Chin-Hwa	Daigo Ward	Seitung Province	125  + 50

Notes

• Prior to the August 22, 2023 game update, this currency was named Unusual Coin and used to be rewarded only for chests and activities in Cantha.
• The following mail is sent to players that possessed Unusual Coins when logging to the game for the first time after the August 22, 2023 game update.

Chin-Hwa, Collector of Ancient Coins Society of Coin Collectors Announcement Dearest fellow coin enthusiasts, I hope this letter reaches you all in the heartiest of health. For those who could not attend our latest symposium on unusual coins, I bear tidings of a recent change in categorization that you should all become immediately aware of. To be brief: your current collections of unusual coins have been recatagorized as ancient coins. I will still happily trade for your ancient coins as I once did when we called them "unusual." I will also gladly take any new unusual coins you may find in exchange for my ancient coins, so have no fear of missing out! The society has deemed that all coins in more recently discovered territories shall be called unusual coins until such time that they have been property examined and catalogued, at which point they shall also be reclassified as ancient coins. Collectors of unusual coins will no doubt make themselves known in such locations and offer interesting new incentives to trade with them. This system of discovery and reclassification shall continue in perpetuity. Or until the society changes its mind. Thank you for your time, and I hope to see you all at the next symposium. —Chin-Hwa, Collector of Ancient Coins

See also

• Unusual Coin

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