The Jew with a coin (Żyd z pieniążkiem, also little Jew (Żydki), or lucky Jew ("Żyd na szczęście")) is a controversial good luck charm in Poland, where images or figurines of the character, usually accompanied by a proverb, are said to bring good fortune, particularly financially. The motif was first described in articles from 2000, and probably dates back to after the 1989 transition of Polish government. As of the early 21st century, they are found in shops and homes in Poland. According to a 2015 survey, 65% of respondents recognized the motif, 55% saw an item with the motif at the home of a family member or friend, and 18% of respondents had one themselves.