The Australian Lunar Series II 2016 Year of the Monkey Silver Proof 3-Coin Set! The Perth Mint COA & Box. Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver. 2016 Year of the Monkey Design. Australian Legal Tender. Extremely Limited Issues. Three-Coin Set (2oz, 1oz & 1/2oz). Elegant Presentation Packaging. Numbered Certificates of Authenticity. Great Gift Ideas. —————– ——– DETAILS ——————————– —————-. 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. Each coin is meticulously struck from 99.9% pure silver in proof quality. 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 Mints traditional P mintmark. 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 coins obverse. The 2016 silver releases are in a stunning three-coin set comprising a 1/2oz, a 1oz, and an exclusive 2oz issue. Issue limits of 1,000 three-coin sets will be released in this packaging. Each 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. ——— ——– TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS —————— —————-. Silver Content (Troy oz). Monetary Denomination (AUD) 2. Fineness (% purity) 99.9. Minimum Gross Weight (g). 62.270 31.135. Maximum Diameter (mm) 55.60. 45.60 36.60. Maximum Thickness (mm) 3.60. Maximum Mintage 2,000. 8,500 9,000. Coin Inspected by Coinsupermarket. Quality AND Price, Satisfaction Guaranteed. We are the online bridge to high grade gold and silver coins. Our goal is to exceed your expectations in both exceptional products and customer service. We hope you shop with us for all your collection. We will check and package all items carefully. Please make sure that you provide the correct address and double-check it before placing your order. WE SERVE & WORK FOR YOU! We promise customer service with a sincere smile. If we ever, on a rare occasion, make a mistake with your order, please allow us the opportunity to work even harder for you. What we do to correct the mistake is what makes us stand out from others. We promise that even a mistake will turn into a wonderful experience. THANKS FOR CONSIDERING US! A plastic capsule is intact. Our Customer service will be available 24X7. We appreciate your business and we will do the same to you. We will reply as soon as possible. The item “The Australia Lunar Series II 2016 Year of the Monkey Silver Proof 3-Coin Set” is in sale since Sunday, October 11, 2015. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ World\Australia & Oceania\Australia\Commemorative”. The seller is “coinsupermarket2012″ and is located in Houston,TX. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
- Year: 2016
- Certification: Certificate of Authenticity
- Composition: Silver
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Australia
- Country of Manufacture: Australia