I first came upon this type of coin purse in Florence, Italy, and have owned one for many years.  Last time there, I was too cheap to spend three-times what I first paid, this to buy a quality product. I bought a cheap replacement instead, and it lasted only a couple of years.  In the market, and not in Florence, I went on-line and found this purse.  It looked good, and the price was right.

It arrived looking mass-production.  I began to have buyer's-regret -- "you get what you pay for," and all that.  But, hell, it was paid for and would serve for a while.

As it turns out, the purse is wearing well -- holding its shape and acquiring a nice patina.  (Rub it down well with mink oil.)  Made of a stiff leather, it should continue this course.  (Wish the stitching were a little tighter.)  The leather tongue makes for  easy access. The under-flap compartment will hold two quarter-folded dollar-bills.  In short, this purse improves with age.

BTW:  I have long carried a key wallet, but these soft-leather things fall apart quickly.  It finally occurred to me that since I have only one house key, I can put this on a key-chain and stow it with my coins.  Although a key-wallet will accommodate a bottle-opener, I have decided to do without, and thus free-up one back pocket.  (Scooter key is on a separate ring, and stows in motorcycle jacket.  Wife carries the car key.)