Continuing with the Lunar Series II, this year Perth Mint has issued a stunning Gold Proof Lunar coin.
Celebrating the Year of the Monkey.
This lovely coin weighing 1/10th of a Troy ounce of pure gold, and has a denomination of $15 dollars.
It has been finished to proof standard.
The people born under this sign are said to be intelligent, quick-witted ambitious, optimistic and adventurous .
The reverse of the coin features an adult monkey sitting on a branch of a peach tree.
Which is a symbol of longevity and immortality, according to Chinese culture.
The coin also inscribed ‘Year of the Monkey’ and also features Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ Mintmark.
No more than 4000 of the beautiful coins will be released. It will make a lovely present for someone born in that year.
The birth dates for people ruled by the Chinese Lunar Monkey include, 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980,
1992, 2004 and 2016.
The reverse designer, is Ing Ing Jon. The obverse features an effigy of
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley.
The coin comes complete with numbered Certificate of Authenticity, box and cardboard outer.
Metal: 99.99% Gold
Weight: 3.111 Grams
Diameter: 18.60 mm
Denomination: Fifteen Dollars
