Expo souvenirs sold in Shanghai markets

Souvenirs for the 2010 World Expo are now available in Shanghai supermarkets. They include licensed products made of precious metals and commemorative coins.

Miss He specially came to this local store to buy a birthday present for her father. She bought a set of emblems bearing traditional Chinese characters with auspicious meanings.

The expo souvenirs are top-sellers in Shanghai and many believe they have a high collection value.

Souvenirs for the 2010 World Expo are now available in Shanghai supermarkets.

More than 200 expo souvenirs are now available in Shanghai supermarkets. There's toys, porcelain, coins, clothing and gold and silver bars.

Commemorative badges bearing the image of expo mascot Haibao, are proving to be a favorite.

In all, there will be 3000 expo souvenirs selling in the merchandise stores. Major supermarket chains in the city, including Wal-mart, will also set up special counters for the souvenirs.