2016 Australia Monkey Silver Coin – 2 AUD – Lunar Series II – 1 oz

● Weight: 2 troy ounces (62.2 g)
● Metal Content: .999 Fine Silver
● Diameter: 55.6 mm
● Thickness: 3.3 mm
● Face Value: 2 Australian Dollars (AUD)
● Obverse (Front):
○ Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley
○ Inscriptions: “ELIZABETH II – AUSTRALIA – 2 DOLLARS – 2016 – 2oz 999 SILVER”
● Reverse (Back):
○ Features two monkeys — one adult and one young — with a peach tree branch, symbolizing longevity and immortality in Chinese culture
○ Inscriptions: “Year of the Monkey” and the Chinese character “猴” (Monkey)
○ Perth Mint “P” mintmark
● Mint: Perth Mint (Australia)
● Series: Lunar Series II (2008–2019)

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Description

🔹 Background Information
The Lunar Series II coins from the Perth Mint are among the most popular collector and bullion coins worldwide. Released annually from 2008 to 2019, each coin celebrates a different animal of the Chinese Zodiac.
The 2016 Year of the Monkey Silver Coin honors those born in the years of the Monkey (1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016). Monkeys are seen as intelligent, witty, and resourceful in Chinese tradition.
The 2 oz size is especially valued for its detailed design and relatively low mintage compared to the standard 1 oz version, making it popular among both collectors and investors.

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