A monk, dragon, and ghost grace COPPER COINS Vol. 1 cover

Seven Seas revealed the cover for the first volume of Copper Coins: Tong Qian Kan Shi, written by Mu Su Li, officially making this the publisher’s first danmei cover featuring a bald protagonist.

The artwork showcases Xuanmin, an amnesiac monk, standing opposite Xue Xian, with the latter’s dragon form splitting the composition down the center. The title’s lettering is especially eye-catching, with the “O” stylized as an ancient Chinese coin. Porridge designed the cover, DALO illustrated the interior art, and Faelicy will handle the translation.

Spanning 308 pages, Volume 1 will be available in both regular and special editions. The special edition includes three postcards, a double-sided bookmark, a paper folding screen, and a sticker sheet—all featuring exclusive new artwork. The regular edition is priced at $19.99 USD / $26.99 CAD, while the special edition will retail for $29.99 USD / $39.99 CAD.

Copper Coins has also inspired a manhua and an audio drama adaptation. While the manhua launched on February 5, 2022, it was unfortunately canceled. The audio drama, however, spans two seasons and is available on MissEvan.

“A monk, a ghost, and a dragon walk into a manor…”

The synopsis is as follows:

Under the blue glow of dawn, Xue Xian—former dragon and current paper doll—is mere moments away from being kidnapped and exorcized. Except, Xue Xian has no idea! Instead, he’s cursed to be trapped in the form of a hideous paper doll alongside the bickering Jiang Shining, a former ghost indebted to assist Xue Xian in reclaiming his lost glory and, ultimately, avenging the wrongs inflicted upon him.

So when a monk with amnesia named Xuanmin—hot on the trail of an unknown curse—arrives at the burnt ruins of Jiang Manor, he quickly finds the source. Putting off the exorcism for his return, Xuanmin unceremoniously stuffs two crude paper dolls inside his pouch and heads back, none the wiser. Furious, Xue Xian grumpily stews in captivity and declares a new vow: To turn this high-minded monk’s life into a living hell!

Trapped as a traveling trio, they must suffer one another’s company while seeking answers to their growing list of questions: Will Jiang Shining be able to fulfill the unfinished business that tethers him to this mortal coil? Will Xue Xian be able to crack Xuanmin’s icy demeanor, and will he like what he finds if he does? More importantly still, who even is Xuanmin?

Seven Seas has also licensed Mu Su Li’s Three Hundred Years of Longing: Bu Jian Shang Xian San Bai Nian.

Copper Coins hits shelves on September 9, 2025.

Source: Seven Seas Entertainment