2004 1/2 oz Year of the Monkey Perth Mint Gold Coin

The 2004 Year of the Monkey Perth Mint Australian Lunar 0.5 oz Gold Bullion Coin is part of The Perth Mint's Lunar Series I Collection.

Manufactured by Perth Mint
24 carat gold / 999.9 fineness
Contains 0.5 troy ounce of the precious metal
VAT-free
Mintage: 4228 coins
Weight: 15.55g
Diameter: 25.1mm

Please note these coins are not supplied in their original capsules.

See our complete Australian gold lunar range.

Year of the Monkey Coins

The 2004 Year of the Monkey ran from 22 January 2004 to 8 February 2005. This gold bullion coin is from the Australian Lunar Series I by the Perth Mint in Australia.

The Perth Mint are respected for their high quality minting and beautiful designs on their bullion coins. This coin comes in a capsule to store and protect your coin. These coins are a favourite choice with investors looking to buy gold bullion at a low premium above the spot price.

What Years Come Under the Sign of the Chinese Lunar Dragon?

The Years of the Monkey include: 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028 and every 12 years later.

Personality of Monkey Signs

Monkeys are often seen as clever and quick-witted. They have a natural ability to think on their feet and come up with creative solutions to problems.

Obverse

The obverse bears a portrait of Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley with the inscription:

ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 50 DOLLARS

Reverse

The reverse bears an engraving of a monkey walking along a branch with the Chinese symbol and inscription Year of the Monkey. It was designed by Jovan Radanovich.

Key Information

Intrinsic Value	£1,170.50
Product ID	1356
Stock Status	In Stock

Product Spec

Metal	Gold
Diameter	25 mm
Weight/Size	0.5 Ounce
Gold Weight Troy Ounces	0.5000
Fineness/Carat	0.9999 / 24
Date	2004
Obverse Designer	Ian Rank-Broadley
Reverse Designer	Jovan Radanovich
Issuing Monarch	Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Mint/Brand	Perth Mint
Country	Australia

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