The Lunar Series II coins from Perth Mint continue to roll on, gaining more fans and seeing increased demand with each new coin. Building upon the popularity of the original Lunar Series, these new coins feature more intricate designs and boast bullion and proof versions. Right now JM Bullion is offering the 2016 1/10 oz Australian Gold Monkey Coin in BU condition.
Coin Highlights:
- Each coin ships in an individual mint acrylic capsule.
- Available in Brilliant Uncirculated condition.
- Contains 1/10 troy oz of .9999 pure gold.
- Face value of $15 (AUD) fully backed by the government in Australia.
- All-new 2016 Year of the Monkey design.
- Part of the Perth Mint’s Lunar Series II program. Click here to see annual Perth Gold Lunar Series II mintages.
In Chinese culture, the Zodiac is a 12-year cycle with different animals representing each of the birth years in the cycle. The monkey is the 9th animal in the 12-year cycle, having finished 9th in the Great Race to meet with the Jade Emperor.
Those born under the sign of the monkey are said to be ambitious, confident, and intelligent, but this can also manifest itself as egotism and a desire to succeed at any cost, even if it means hurting others. The last time the monkey appeared on a coin from the Perth Mint was in 2004 as part of the original Lunar Series (1996-2007).
On the reverse side of the 2016 1/10 oz Australian Gold Monkey coin is a creation from artist Ing Ing Jong. Her depiction features a single monkey as it rests in a tree. In the image, you can see a lone peach hanging from the branch above the creature, which is in keeping with the silver counterpart’s design featuring monkeys in a peach tree.
The obverse side of each coin features Queen Elizabeth II’s right-profile portrait. Engravings on this side include “Elizabeth II,” “Australia,” and the coin’s weight, purity, metal content, year of minting, and face value as “15 Dollars.”
Perth Mint is the nation’s oldest operating facility, and one of the most highly-regarded precious metals producers in the world. Among its accolades is the crown for producing the heaviest, largest, and most valuable gold coin every struck, with a face value of $1 million (AUD).
If you have questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to JM Bullion. Our associates are available at 800-276-6508, online through our live chat, and via email. If you are interested in similar products, be sure to check out our selection of Perth Mint products.
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