2016 Lunar Year of the Monkey Proof Silver Coin (Gilded Edition)
| Name | 2016 Lunar Year of the Monkey Proof Silver Coin (Gilded Edition) |
|---|---|
| Composition | 999 Silver, Monkeys are gilded in 999.9 gold. |
| Diameter |
38 millimeter |
| Weight |
1 ounce |
| Face Value |
2 Dollars (Tuvalu Currency) |
| Limited Mintage |
50,000 pieces |
| Image：Obverse |
The obverse design features the portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The effigy is encircled by the characters “QUEEN ELIZABETH II 2 DOLLARS TUVALU 2016”. |
| Image：Reverse |
The reverse design depicts a family of Formosan rock monkey plucking peaches on a tree. Peach is regarded as a symbol of longevity or wealth in traditional Chinese culture. The skilled male monkey leads female monkey which carries a youngster on its back to work together on plucking peaches, displaying the joyfulness of household, and further implying that auspicious monkeys bring luck for arrival of spring, and people enjoy great harvest through favorable weather. Monkey has intelligent, agile and naughty nature, representing the spirit of adaptability and humor. The monkey family is gilded in 999.9 gold, increasing the brilliance and value of this coin. The outlines of Taiwan and Mount Yu, the highest mountain in Taiwan, are displayed and viewed within rhombic latent image when turning the coin slightly to the right and the left respectively. |