If Stone Ruins Flying Birds is on your shelf of interests, this coin belongs on the shelf too, and a worthy Chinese commemorative coin. A gift-shop classic done right: a collectible coin with real finish quality.
The gold-plated finish flatters the design — this is a coin made to be shown. Stone ruins takes the lead, with flying birds and English lettering in support — exactly what this kind of China travel souvenir coin should be. It’s the kind of piece that looks more expensive than it is. A keeper — the sort of coin that stays in the collection. It stacks neatly with standard capsules and albums. The detailing holds up under a loupe, which is more than most souvenir coins manage. The motif placement shows real design sense, not clip-art thinking.
For the traveler’s shelf: a memory in metal — a fine Chinese collectible coin. A lucky piece for the desk drawer or the collector’s tray.
