Belfast artist PJ Lynch designs Chinese New Year coin
An award-winning illustrator from Northern Ireland is behind a new coin to mark the Chinese Year of the Rat.
Lynch is famous for his children's books and has served as Laureate na nÓg - or all-Ireland children's laureate.On his Facebook site, PJ Lynch said he felt"very honoured" to have designed what is the latest coin in the Royal Mint's Shēngxiào Collection. "During Chinese New Year it is common to exchange tokens and gifts of money in red envelopes symbolising good wishes for the recipient's health, wealth and prosperity."William Shakespeare, His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, Gwyneth Paltrow and Bono all share this sign, which is associated with intelligence and optimism.
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