Coins like this Temples Shanxi are why people start collections, and a worthy lucky Chinese coin for wealth. A commemorative piece: collectible, giftable, and not legal tender.
A full-color finish sets the tone; the detailing does the rest. This one’s a set of six coins: multiple designs, one purchase. The Shanxi connection gives the design its anchor. Look for pagoda, Buddha, and waterfall worked into the design, a strong feng shui lucky coin by any measure. Pagodas carry the quiet end of the symbolism: peace and steadiness. Temples carry the quiet end of the symbolism: peace and steadiness. The overall impression is handsome rather than flashy, the kind of Chinese commemorative coin worth framing well. Color areas, where present, are evenly applied with no bleeding.
Buy one for the collection and one for the friend who travels — exactly what this kind of Chinese souvenir coin should be. It’ll sit happily next to its cousins in any growing collection.
