2016 Australia 5 oz Silver Lunar Monkey BU

5.0000 troy oz .999 2016 Brilliant Unc

These magnificent Silver coins celebrate 2016 as the Year of the Monkey, the ninth animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac. The larger coins not only provide more .999 fine Silver, but display the unique design in higher detail.

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Coin highlights

Contains 5 oz of .999 fine silver.
Each coin comes in a plastic capsule.
Obverse: Portrays the Ian Rank-Broadley likeness of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by the date, face value and Silver weight and purity.
Reverse: Depicts an adult monkey with a baby monkey holding a peach, 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’ mint mark.
Sovereign coin backed by the Australian government. This Year of the Monkey coin would make a great addition to any lunar collection. Add this spectacular 2016 5 oz Silver Year of the Monkey coin to your cart today! As well as appealing to investors, these superb releases are perfect for people born in the Year of the Monkey – 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.

Specifications

Country	United Kingdom
Year	2016
Mint mark	P - Perth
Grade	Brilliant Unc
Legal-tender face value	8 Dollars
Metal	Silver
Weight	5.0000 troy oz
Purity	.999
Diameter	65.6 mm
Thickness	5.80 mm

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