2016 Perth mint Year of the Monkey 1oz Silver Gilded Coin
📝 Product Description
🏮 Celebrating the Year of the Monkey
The 2016 Year of the Monkey 1oz Silver Gilded Coin is a stunning release from The Perth Mint as part of the highly acclaimed Australian Lunar Series II.
In 2016, the ninth animal of the Chinese zodiac cycle — the Monkey — was celebrated. Those born in 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, and 2016 are said to be intelligent, quick-witted, optimistic, ambitious, and adventurous.
Meticulously struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver, this special gilded edition features selective 24-carat gold enhancement.
🎨 Gilded 24-Carat Gold Design
The reverse design, created by Ing Ing Jong, depicts:
• An adult monkey and a baby monkey
• Both beautifully gilded in 24-carat gold
• Sitting in a peach tree
• The baby holding a peach — symbolising longevity and immortality
Also included in the design:
• The Chinese character for “Monkey”
• The inscription “Year of the Monkey”
• The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark
The obverse features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, along with the coin’s denomination and specifications.
⭐ Key Features
🪙 1oz (31.135g) of 99.9% pure silver
✨ Selective 24-carat gold gilding
📅 Year-dated 2016
🐒 Australian Lunar Series II release
🇦🇺 Australian legal tender (AUD $1)
🔢 Issue limit: 47,500 (maximum mintage 50,000)
📜 Includes numbered Certificate of Authenticity
📦 Presentation
✔ Housed in classic black and red Lunar display case
✔ Illustrated themed shipper
✔ Numbered COA included
✔ Premium collector packaging
📊 Specifications
Year: 2016
Metal: Silver
Purity: 99.90%
Silver Content: 1 troy oz
Denomination: $1 AUD
Diameter: 45.60 mm
Thickness: 2.60 mm
Finish: Gilded
Designer: Ing Ing Jong
💎 Why Collect This Coin?
✔ Popular Lunar Series II issue
✔ Beautiful 24-carat gilded detail
✔ Symbolic peach & family monkey design
✔ Limited issue under 50,000
✔ Strong demand among lunar collectors
The 2016 Year of the Monkey 1oz Silver Gilded Coin is a beautifully crafted tribute to one of the zodiac’s most dynamic signs — combining cultural symbolism with The Perth Mint’s renowned quality.
