The Royal Mint has released a range of commemorative coins featuring the playful figure of a monkey to celebrate the forthcoming Chinese New Year on 8th February.
Produced specifically for the UK, The Royal Mint’s commemorative lunar coins blend ancient Chinese tradition with British craftsmanship, and form part of The Royal Mint’s Shēngxiào (or Chinese zodiac) Collection. It is traditional to exchange tokens and gifts of money in red envelopes at Lunar New Year as a symbol of good wishes for the recipient’s health, wealth and prosperity.
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