Legend has it that the God of Fortune was actually Zhao Gongming from Mount Zhongnan, and he was a general during the Shang Dynasty. He fled to the mountains where he led a reclusive life cultivating Taoism. When he finally succeeded, he was summoned by the Jade Emperor and was made Marshal of the Divine Fragrance Hall.

The Front shows the God of Fortune with a red banner showing the chinese inscription "Gong Xi Fa Choy" wishingyou prosperity. The chinese words side by side says inviting wealth in.