Money Clip Card Holder

Mens money clips have been a standard accessory for many ages dating as far back as the 1800’s. With the creation of paper currency was born a need to secure it. There have always been coin purses, bags and satchels to secure coinage and it’s safe to assume that these were also used to secure paper currency before the creation of mens money clips.

It has been suggested that in the early days people used silver and gold fasteners to secure items. During the Ptolemaic period, it’s likely that Egyptian figures such as Alexander the Great and Marc Antony used a fastener to hold paper money. This could be how the mens money clips originated. Kublai Khan could have used a money clip when he introduced the Chao currency in China. It’s quite possible that the leather mens money clips originated in the Netherlands where William the Silent needed currency to feed his people. We know that mens money clips have been used in the United States as a men’s accessory since the early 1900’s.

Today, mens money clips are made from many different varieties of materials such as leather, gold, silver, stainless steel, and titanium. There are advantages and disadvantages to any material used to make mens money clips. The two main factors to consider when purchasing a men’s money clip are looks and practicality. The look of mens money clips varies drastically as there are thousands of options to choose from. Finding the perfect look should be fairly easy to do. For practicality, you’ll want to pay attention to the cost and shape retention as well as the strength of the clip.

Stainless Steel mens money clips are fairly inexpensive and tend to be very durable. Stainless Steel isn’t considered a precious metal so the cost tends to be lower compared to gold or silver. Stainless Steel is tough and unlikely to lose its shape under stress. Sterling Silver mens money clips are much more pleasing to the eye as they give off an elegant shine. However, silver is softer than steel and tends to be less sturdy. Regular maintenance is needed for sterling silver to prevent it from tarnishing.

Gold mens money clips are probably the most popular as it tends to be used as a status symbol. Two things to remember about gold though is that anything below 14k is considered low quality and anything above 14k is probably too soft to be used every day for mens money clips. The newest metal used for mens money clips is Titanium as it resistant to corrosion and generally much stronger mechanically.

There are non-metal mens money clips as well. The most common are mens money clips made of leather. Leather clips tend to be more flexible and resistant to deformation. Leather is typically the cheapest option for mens money clips. The newest trend in mens money clips is the Carbon Fiber money clip. Carbon Fiber is made by weaving small graphitic fibers into a durable solid material. This seems to be the most durable material among all mens money clips.

Mens money clips have a wide array of personalization available as well such as holograms and engraving. They are given as gifts both at work and home for occasions like promotions, weddings, and father’s day. Whether for everyday use or the occasional special event, mens money clips are a perfect gift for men.