While some of these charms are used throughout several countries in a given region, others remain unique to certain nations.
We've put together a collection of 15 good luck charms from around the world, along with an explanation of why they're considered lucky.
From carp scales that are collected in Poland to Japan's Maneki-Neko figurines, take a look at some of the most fascinating good luck symbols from around the globe.
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