Sell 2016 UK Lunar Monkey 1oz Gold Coin

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The 2016 UK Lunar Monkey 1oz Gold Coin is the third coin in the The Royal Mint's Shēngxiào Collection. The design on the reverse of the coin features a lone rhesus monkey swinging through trees.

The coin's obverse bears the fifth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and the monetary denomination.

  • Contains 1 Troy ounce of 999.9 Fine Gold.
  • Manufactured by The Royal Mint in Llantrisant, South Wales.
  • Struck to a bullion finish.
  • Fifth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
  • VAT free and Capital Gains Tax exempt.
  • Dimensions: Diameter: 32.69mm. Thickness: 2.70mm.

Other Information

The Lunar Monkey coin is the third coin in the The Royal Mint's Shēngxiào Collection. The Monkey is the ninth animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac.

The Year of the Monkey also applies to those born in 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992 and 2004. In Chinese culture, those who are born under the influence of this sign are said to be intelligent, quick-witted, optimistic, ambitious and adventurous.

The photographs show the type of coin you will receive, not the exact item.

Code auco7998
Metal Gold
Product Type Coin
Weight 31.10
Country United Kingdom
Manufacturer The Royal Mint
The Royal Mint
Year 2016
Fine Content 31.10
Condition Used
Fineness 999.9
Finish Bullion
Face Value £100
Diameter 32.69mm
Thickness 2.70mm