The New Zealand Mint ranks as one of the most respected mints around the globe. The Lunar Series of coins are quite often considered to be highly collectible by both the investor and the collector of the unique. The 2016 New Zealand Lunar Monkey 1 oz Silver Coin recognizes the Chinese Lunar Calendars Year of the Monkey, with a fun design that brings a bit of character to the coin. This coin has been graded MS69 by the NGC, which assures you of a practically perfect investment. The coins contain 1 Troy oz of .999 pure silver, which only serves to further ensure their collectability.
Highlights:
The Chinese Lunar, or Zodiac, calendar features a 12-year cycle with each of the years being represented by a different animal. The 2016 New Zealand Lunar Monkey 1 oz Silver Coin pays tribute to 2016 and it being celebrated as the Year of the Monkey.
The 2016 New Zealand Lunar Monkey 1 oz Silver Coins have each earned MS69 grades from the NGC. Coins that are graded in this condition feature their full, original mint luster. They may, however, also feature a maximum of two very small detracting flaws.
Obverse
The obverse design of the 2016 New Zealand Lunar Monkey 1 oz Silver Coin features the 1998 right-profile portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. This fourth-generation effigy was designed by Ian Rank-Broadley in 1998. Also included on the obverse of the coin are engravings that feature her name, the nation of issue, the face value of the coin, and the year of issue.
Reverse
The reverse design of the 2016 New Zealand Lunar Monkey 1 oz Silver Coin features two adorable monkeys playing together. The reverse of the coin also features engravings that state Year of the Monkey, along with the weight, purity and metal content of the coin.
Those who are born in the Year of the Monkey are considered to be crafty, resourceful and easily bored while at work. These individuals are also said to be confident in all that they do, especially as they hop between jobs without much thought. These coins show off the playfulness of the monkey, which is also reflected in those born under this Zodiac sign.
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Year | 2016 |
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Condition | MS69 ER |
Grading Service | NGC |
Mint Mark | Not Shown |
Metals Purity | .999 |
Producer | New Zealand Mint |
Thickness | 2.98 mm |
Diameter | 40.5 mm |
Inner Pack | 20 |
Condition | Brililant Uncirculated |
Denomination | 2 Niue |
Country | New Zealand |
Designer (Obverse) | Ian Rank-Broadley |
Edge Style | Reeded |
Product Series | Lunar |
Certificate of Authenticity | No |
Packaging | NGC Plastic Slab |
Metal Content | 1 Troy Ounce |
Shipping | Orders over $199 Ship Free |
Provident ID | 2572488 |