1 oz 2016 The Royal Mint Silver Lunar Year of the Monkey Coin
This coin is the third in the Lunar series from the Royal Mint in the UK. The 1 oz 2016 Year of the Monkey British Royal Mint Silver Coin is part of the auspicious Shēngxiào Collection. Created by British-born Chinese artist Wuon-Gean Ho and inspired by centuries of tradition, this coin features a beautiful monkey design intended to unite Chinese and British heritage.
The reverse features Wuon-Gean Ho's design that showcases a Rhesus monkey swinging amongst trees. It also has the Chinese symbol for monkey and the words "Year of the Monkey 2016 1 oz Fine Silver 999".
The obverse features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the script "Elizabeth II D.G. Reg F D 2 Pounds".
The Shēngxiào Collection was created to celebrate the rich tradition of the Chinese Zodiac. It makes the perfect gift for anyone born in "monkey" years - 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004 and 2016 - who are regarded as confident, energetic and resolute in their drive for success. This coin makes a beautiful addition to any collection.
| 3838 | |
| United Kingdom | |
| Royal Mint | |
| Lightly Used | |
| 999 | |
| Jody Clark effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the words "Elizabeth II D.G. Reg F.D 2 Pounds" | |
| Two Rhesus monkeys in a tree, the Chinese character for monkey and the words "Year of the Monkey 1 oz Fine Silver 999 2016" | |
| 38.6 | |
| 3.0 | |
| GBP 2 | |
| 2016 | |
| Jody Clark (obverse) Wuon-Gean Ho (reverse) | |
| 1.00 |
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This coin is the third in the Lunar series from the Royal Mint in the UK.
The 1 oz 2016 Year of the Monkey British Royal Mint Silver Coin is part of the auspicious Shēngxiào Collection.
Created by British-born Chinese artist Wuon-Gean Ho and inspired by centuries of tradition, this coin features a beautiful monkey design intended to unite Chinese and British heritage.
The reverse features Wuon-Gean Ho's design that showcases a Rhesus monkey swinging amongst trees.
It also has the Chinese symbol for monkey and the words "Year of the Monkey 2016 1 oz Fine Silver 999".
The obverse features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the script "Elizabeth II D.G. Reg F D 2 Pounds".
The Shēngxiào Collection was created to celebrate the rich tradition of the Chinese Zodiac.
It makes the perfect gift for anyone born in "monkey" years - 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004 and 2016 - who are regarded as confident, energetic and resolute in their drive for success.
This coin makes a beautiful addition to any collection.
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