Description
2016 1/20 OZ AUSTRALIAN GOLD MONKEY:
Product Overview: Add a striking piece of Gold Bullion to your investment portfolio with the 2016 Perth Mint Year of the Monkey 1/20 oz Gold Coin. This coin is part of the esteemed Lunar Series II from the Perth Mint, renowned for its craftsmanship and purity.
Key Features:
- Gold Content: Each coin contains 1/20 troy ounce of .9999 fine gold, ensuring both investment value and collector appeal.
- Reverse Design: The reverse features an adult monkey sitting in a peach tree, symbolizing longevity and prosperity in Chinese culture. It includes a Chinese character for āmonkeyā and the inscription āYear of the Monkey.ā
- Symbolism: People born in the Year of the Monkey, the ninth animal in the Chinese zodiac, are known for their traits such as optimism, intelligence, and wit, reflecting the attributes associated with this auspicious year.
- Obverse Design: The front displays a new effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, along with inscriptions of āAUSTRALIA,ā ā2016,ā the coinās weight, metal purity (.9999 fine gold), and legal tender value.
- Historical Context: Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch of the Commonwealth, achieved this milestone on September 9, 2015, underscoring the coinās historical significance.
Produced by the Perth Mint and backed by the Australian government, this gold coin combines intrinsic value with symbolic meaning, making it a prized addition to any collection or investment strategy.