2016 Australia 1/2 oz Gold Lunar Monkey BU
2016 Australia 1/2 oz Gold Lunar Monkey BU
This 2016 gold coin from Australia celebrates the Year of the Monkey, representing a beautiful fusion of cultural tradition and modern minting. Struck in a half-ounce of 0.9999 fine gold, the piece is a legal tender release backed by the Australian government with a face value of 50 Dollars. The reverse side features an adult monkey resting on the branch of a peach tree. This detailed depiction is accompanied by the Chinese character representing the monkey, alongside the English inscription "Year of the Monkey." The Perth Mint mark, a distinct "P," is also visible on this side of the coin. On the obverse, the coin displays the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II designed by Ian Rank-Broadley. Surrounding the royal likeness are inscriptions indicating the year 2016, the face value of 50 Dollars, and the weight and purity of the gold content, which reads "1/2oz 9999 GOLD."
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Specifications
| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| Year | 2016 |
| Mint mark | P - Perth |
| Grade | Brilliant Unc |
| Legal-tender face value | 50 Dollars |
| Metal | Gold |
| Weight | 0.5000 troy oz |
| Purity | .9999 |
| Diameter | 30.6 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
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