Introducing the 1980 Hong Kong Lunar Year of the Monkey $1000 Gold Proof Coin.

Manufactured by The Royal Mint
22 carat gold
917 fineness
Contains 0.4710 troy ounce (14.6392g) of the precious metal
Exempt from VAT
Weight: 15.97g
Diameter: 28.40mm
Mintage: 18,000

This proof coin comes in a capsule to protect the coin and a presentation box. There is also an information booklet providing information about the coin.

Year of the Monkey Coins

The 1980 Year of the Monkey ran from 16th February 1980 to 4 February 1981, this particular year's monkey element was gold.

Obverse

The obverse featues Arnold Machin' portrait of Queen Elizabeth. The inscription around the portrait reads as:

QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND · 1980

Reverse

The reverse of the coin features a monkey with an apple, designed by Elizabeth Haddon-Cave. The inscription reads as:

HONG KONG $1000

Key Information

Intrinsic Value	£1,589.23
Product ID	6096
Stock Status	In Stock

Product Spec

Metal	Gold
Gold Weight Troy Ounces	0.4710
Fineness/Carat	0.917 / 22
Date	1980
Obverse Designer	Arnold Machin
Issuing Monarch	Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Mint/Brand	The Royal Mint
Country	Hong Kong

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