2016 Australia 1/4 oz Gold Lunar Monkey BU

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In 2016, Australia celebrated the Year of the Monkey with a stunning gold coin that honors the ninth animal in the traditional twelve year Chinese zodiac cycle. Struck from one quarter ounce of extremely pure 0.9999 fine gold, this legal tender release is fully backed by the Australian government, representing a fusion of cultural tradition and precise minting. The obverse side displays the classic effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley, whose initials appear below the portrait. This face of the coin also displays the 2016 date, the weight of one quarter ounce, the purity of the gold, and the face value of 25 Dollars. On the reverse, an adult monkey is depicted resting on the branch of a peach tree. The design incorporates the traditional Chinese character representing the monkey, alongside the English inscription 'Year of the Monkey'. Collectors will also find the distinctive 'P' mint mark, denoting its production at the historic Perth Mint.