The Perth Mint has a reputation for producing beautifully designed coins that fast become popular and in demand. The Australian Lunar II series of silver coins saw the release a fresh design each year, to commemorate the new year in the Chinese Lunar calendar. Each year in the 12-year cycle is represented by an animal. The Year of the Monkey is the 9^th year in the 12-year cycle. Each of the coins in this set features the beautiful design for 2016. The coins each contain 1 Troy oz of .999 pure silver and a face value of $1. This set contains four coins from the 2016 release, each with its own beautiful features.

Highlights:

• Delivered in presentation packaging, includes numbered Certificate of Authenticity!
• 9^th design in the Lunar Series II collection.
• Mintage limited to just 1,500 sets for global distribution!
• Each coin contains 1 Troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• Face value of each coin is $1, backed by the Australian government.
• Obverse features the right-profile effigy of Queen Elizabeth II.
• Reverse features Year of the Monkey design.

The 2016 Australian Lunar Monkey 1 oz Silver 4-Coin Type Set Collection includes a proof, a bullion coin, a gilded coin, and a colorized version. The proof and bullion coins are the standard collector and investor options. The gilded coin is a silver product that boasts a 24-karat gold layer on the Year of the Monkey design. The colorized proof version features vibrant hues that bring the Year of the Monkey design to life.

The 2016 Australian Silver Monkey Coin honors the Year of the Monkey on the Chinese Lunar Calendar. This set represents the 9^thdesign released in the 12-year Lunar Series II cycle. This listing allows you to invest in four 1 oz silver coins. Each of the coins offers a different option and finish provided by the Perth Mint.

Obverse

The obverse design of the 2016 Australian Lunar Monkey 1 oz Silver 4-Coin Type Set Collection features the right-profile portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The image of Her Majesty is surrounded by her name, the nation of issue, the year of coin issue, the coins face value, and the weight, purity and metal content of the coin.

Reverse

The reverse design of each of the coins in the 2016 Australian Lunar Monkey 1 oz Silver 4-Coin Type Set Collection features the Year of the Monkey design created for 2016. The image depicts two monkeys sitting amongst the branches of a peach tree. The younger monkey is shown offering a ripe peach to the older monkey. Centered above the monkey pair is the Chinese symbol for a monkey. Below the monkeys are the words Year of the Monkey.

Each of the coins in the 2016 Australian Lunar Monkey 1 oz Silver 4-Coin Type Set Collection is offered in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. This indicates that there are no signs of wear and tear on the coins.

The Perth Mint is the oldest operating facility in Australia. Though it is not affiliated with the Royal Australian Mint, its products are considered legal tender under the Currency Act of 1965.

Ordering

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