BOUNTIFUL KEYCHAIN (GOLD) – JONATHAN YUEN
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Ancient coins are auspicious objects to carry around in Chinese culture, believed to bestow the wearer protection, good luck, and fortune. Honouring this practice yet adapting it into a usable and handy everyday object suited for modern living, âbountifulâ is more than just a cleverly designed charm-in-keyring. Singaporeans carrying the lucky âbountifulâ charm will never have to fumble for that elusive one-dollar coin needed to release a supermarket trolley.
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