2016 Australian Lunar Monkey Silver coin 1/2oz
S$47.68
In 2016, The Perth Mint’s internationally renowned Australian Lunar II Silver Coin Series celebrates the Year of the Monkey, the ninth animal in the twelve year cycle of the Chinese zodiac. These releases are perfect for people born in ‘Monkey’ years.
Description
Specimen Quality 99.9% Pure Silver
The coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 99.9% pure silver in specimen quality.
Lunar Monkey Design
The reverse of each coin depicts an adult monkey and a baby monkey sitting in a peach tree. The baby is holding a peach, which is symbolic of longevity and immortality. The Chinese character for ‘monkey’ and the inscription ‘Year of the Monkey’ also appear in the design with The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark.
Australian Legal Tender
The coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965. The coin’s obverse bears the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on its obverse, and the monetary denomination.











