The 2016 Year of the Monkey is the ninth coin in the Australian Lunar coins 'Series Two'. Perth Mint coins combine beautiful designs with superb minting and high quality silver bullion.

Stuck in 999 silver fineness
Contains five ounces of pure silver
Comes in a protective storage capsule

The Year of the Monkey officially started on February 8th, 2016. It is the Chinese year 4714. The monkey is the 9th animal in the lunar cycle. People born in the Year of the Monkey are said to be intelligent, ambitious and adventurous. They can however have a mischievous side.

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We received our first delivery of 1/2oz, 1oz and 5oz coins on 15th October, 2015 and the 2oz coins on 21st December. We waited a long time for the 10 ounce and 1kg sizes to be sent to us as there were production delays.

Obverse

The obverse features the Ian Rank-Broadley fourth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and the inscription ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 5oz 999 SILVER 2016 8 DOLLARS

Reverse

The reverse design by engraver Ing Ing Jong shows an adult and baby monkey sitting in a peach tree. The baby is looking at a peach, which Chinese people believe represents immortality. The engraver's initials IJ are set in the branch to the right of the coin. The reverse bears the Perth Mint mint mark, P, and the Chinese symbol and legend Year of the Monkey.

Key Information

Intrinsic Value	£279.83
Product ID	522
Stock Status	Out of Stock

Product Spec

Metal	Silver
Weight/Size	5 Ounce
Silver Weight Troy Ounces	5.0000
Fineness/Carat	0.999 Fine
Date	2016
Obverse Designer	Ian Rank-Broadley
Reverse Designer	Ing Ing Jong
Mint/Brand	Perth Mint
Country	Australia

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