2018 International Coin Designer Training at Shanghai Mint participants

In early December the Chinese Mint held the first International Coin Designer Training program at its Shanghai branch mint, which brought together several prominent coindesigners from Europe, the U.S., and China. These experienced coin designers and medallic artists shared their wealth of experience with artists and designers from China duringseveral days of presentations and workshops.

Joel was invited to be one of the program instructors by Ms. Tina Deng of the Shanghai Mint. He is no stranger to China, having previously been there 25 years ago on a U.S. AirForce Art Program assignment.

2018 International Coin Designer Training instructors Erkki Vainio, Joel Iskowitz (with glasses), and Chinese coin designers.

Reflecting on the recent program, Joel said:

He added:

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