2016 Year of the Monkey 1oz Silver Proof

The Perth Mint has struck 99.9% 1oz silver proof coin featuring an adult monkey and a baby sitting in a peach tree. Encapsulated and cased with a mintage of 5000.

2016 is the Lunar Year of the Monkey the ninth animal in the 12 year cycle of the Chinese zodiac. In Chinese culture people born in the Year of the Monkey - 1920 1932 1944 1956 1968 1980 1992 2004 and 2016 are regarded as intelligent quick-witted optimistic ambitious and adventurous. These silver and gold coins make fantastic gifts for people born in these years. Damaged outer cardboard box.