Designing the past, present for the future

For coin designers, bringing innovative ideas to life takes talent and years of training.

If you are in any doubt, just ask Luo Yonghui, a senior designer at Shanghai Mint Co Ltd, one of the three State-run mints.

"Coin design is unique and unlike any other form of sculpture," said Luo. "We need to have the ability to design coins that are able to evoke history yet stand for present day values."