Pièce 1 once d'argent Année lunaire du Singe 2016 | La Monnaie royale

This coin is the third in the Lunar series from the Royal Mint in the UK.

The 1 oz 2016 Year of the Monkey British Royal Mint Silver Coin is part of the auspicious Shēngxiào Collection.

Created by British-born Chinese artist Wuon-Gean Ho and inspired by centuries of tradition, this coin features a beautiful monkey design intended to unite Chinese and British heritage.

The reverse features Wuon-Gean Ho's design that showcases a Rhesus monkey swinging amongst trees.

It also has the Chinese symbol for monkey and the words "Year of the Monkey 2016 1 oz Fine Silver 999".

The obverse features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the script "Elizabeth II D.G. Reg F D 2 Pounds".

The Shēngxiào Collection was created to celebrate the rich tradition of the Chinese Zodiac.

It makes the perfect gift for anyone born in "monkey" years - 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004 and 2016 - who are regarded as confident, energetic and resolute in their drive for success.

This coin makes a beautiful addition to any collection.

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