The Perth Mint’s lunar juggernaut powers on with three new additions to the range. First up are coloured proof versions of the 2016 Year of the Monkey designs. Three sizes of gold ( one, one-quarter, one tenth ounce) and two of silver (1oz, ½oz), the coins as usual keep the standard lunar design and incorporate selective colouring, in this case to the animals, with the rest of the coin left clean. Th Ing Ing Jong designed coins are packaged as well as you’d expect, with the gold versions selling for $2’699, $699, and $299 AUD, and the silver pair for $99 and $65 AUD.

Of particular interest is the appearance of the popular typeset collection. This four-coin set contains one-ounce silver versions of the design in the various finishes. It includes a proof version, a bullion version, one that is gilded, and a coloured bullion coin. It’s the easiest and cheapest way to obtain one of each and for those that don’t want to go mad buying lunar variants every year, a nice way to scratch that lunar itch in one go. Limited to just 1,500 pieces, although the mintage of each of the constituent coins is far higher, the set will sell for $359.00 AUD. As with all the coins, international buyers don’t pay the 8% GST sales tax, so get them a bit cheaper.

2016 LUNAR MONKEY PROOF COLOURED GOLD

DESIGN: Each coin’s reverse depicts a coloured adult monkey sitting on a branch of a peach tree, which is symbolic of longevity and immortality. The Chinese character for ‘monkey’ and the inscription ‘Year of the Monkey’ also appear in the design with The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark.

The Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 201 6 year-date and the monetary denomination are shown on the obverse of each coin.

PACKAGING: Gold Proof Coloured Lunar coins are individually housed in elegant oval-shaped display cases, each featuring a glossy timber-effect lid and presented in a coloured illustrated shipper. Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

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2016 LUNAR MONKEY PROOF COLOURED SILVER

DESIGN: The reverse of each coin depicts an adult monkey and a baby monkey sitting in a peach tree. The baby is holding a peach, which is symbolic of longevity and immortality. The Chinese character for ‘monkey’ and the inscription ‘Year of the Monkey’ also appear in the design with The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark.

The Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 201 6 year-date and the monetary denomination are shown on the obverse of each coin.

PACKAGING: Accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, both coins are housed in a red and black display case with illustrated shipper.

SPECIFICATION

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2016 LUNAR MONKEY SILVER TYPESET COLLECTION

DESIGN: The reverse of each coin depicts an adult monkey and a baby monkey sitting in a peach tree. The baby is holding a peach, which is symbolic of longevity and immortality. The Chinese character for ‘monkey’ and the inscription ‘Year of the Monkey’ also appear in the design with The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark.

Proof: The delicately frosted design appears on a mirror-like polished table.
Gilded: The gilded edition highlights the monkeys in 24-carat gold.
Coloured: The coloured coin depicts the monkeys and peaches in spectacular colour.
Bullion: The shiny design appears on a delicately frosted table.

The Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 201 6 year-date and the monetary denomination are shown on the obverse of each coin.

PACKAGING: The typeset collection is housed in a classic black and red display case and illustrated shipper and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

SPECIFICATION