Australian Lunar Series II 2016 Year of the Monkey 1 kilo Silver Proof Coin

Description

Australian Lunar Series II 2016 Year of the Monkey 1 kilo Silver Proof Coin (New, Box + CoA). Shipped with USPS First Class.
RARE, EXTREMELY LIMITED EDITION, SOLD OUT in Perth Mint.
In 2016, we celebrate the ninth animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac. The birth dates for people ruled by the Chinese Lunar goat include 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004 and 2016. Those born under the influence of this sign are said to be intelligent, quick-witted, optimistic, ambitious, and adventurous.
Proof Kilo Coin Highlights
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Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver
2016 Year of the Monkey Design
Extremely Limited Issues, only 500 made
CoA # 159
Australian Legal Tender
Elegant Presentation Packaging
Numbered Certificates of Authenticity
Great Gift Ideas
Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver
Each coin is meticulously struck from 99.9% pure silver in proof quality.
2016 Year of the Monkey Design
The reverse of each coin depicts an adult monkey and a baby monkey sitting in a peach tree. The baby is holding a peach, which is symbolic of longevity and immortality. The Chinese character for ‘monkey’ and the inscription ‘Year of the Monkey’ also appear in the design with The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark.
Extremely Limited Issues
No more than 500 individual 1 kilo coins will be released worldwide.
Australian Legal Tender
Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2016 year-date, and the monetary denomination are shown on each coin’s obverse.
Elegant Packaging and Numbered Certificates.
Each coin and three-coin set is housed in a stylish red and black display case and illustrated lunar-themed shipper, and is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.