LUNAR S II 2016 MONKEY 1 OZ GOLD PROOF COLOURED EDITIONS

AUSTRALIAN LUNAR SERIES II 2016 YEAR OF THE MONKEY GOLD PROOF COLOURED EDITIONS

Featuring:
- Proof Quality 99.99% Pure Gold
- 2016 Year of the Monkey Design in Colour
- Australian Legal Tender
- Available in 1oz, 1/4oz, 1/10oz Sizes
- Limited Mintages
- Presentation Packaging and Numbered Certificates

In 2016 we celebrate the ninth animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac, the monkey.

The birth dates for people ruled by the Chinese Lunar monkey include 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, and 2016. Those born under the influence of this sign are said to be intelligent, quick-witted, optimistic, ambitious, and adventurous.

Each coin is meticulously struck from 99.99% pure gold in proof quality. The 2016 silver releases are available as individual 1oz, 1/4oz and 1/10oz coins.

The reverse of each coin depicts a coloured adult monkey sitting on a branch of a peach tree, 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.

Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2016 year-date, and the monetary denomination are shown on each coin’s obverse.

The Year of the Monkey 1oz Gold Proof Coloured Edition has a maximum mintage of 3,000, and the 1/4oz and 1/10oz releases both have a maximum mintage of 5,000.

Each coin is housed in a stylish red and black display case and illustrated lunar-themed shipper, and is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

1oz: 1/4oz: 1/10oz
Gold Content (Troy oz): 1/ 0.25/ 0.10
Monetary Denomination (AUD): 100/ 25/ 15
Fineness (% purity): 99.99/ 99.99/ 99.99
Minimum Gross Weight (g): 31.112/ 7.777/ 3.111
Maximum Diameter (mm): 39.34/ 22.60/ 18.60
Maximum Thickness (mm): 2.50/ 2.20/ 2.00
Maximum Mintage: 3,000/ 5,000/ 5,000
Designer:    Ing Ing Jong

 

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