© The London Coin Company
© The London Coin Company
10 Pounds - Elizabeth II Year of the Monkey; Fine Gold
2016 year| Gold (.9999) | 3.13 g | 16.5 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2016 |
| Value | 10 Pounds 10 GBP = USD 13 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 3.13 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#227919 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Monkey leaping from a tree, legend and date above, Chinese characters below.
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
YEAR OF THE MONKEY 2016
猴
Translation: 猴 (Monkey)
Engraver: Wuon-Gean Ho
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The third design in the Chinese Lunar Year - Shēngxiào Collection, there were several different strikes for the Year of the Monkey with varying compositions and denominations which all share Wuon-Gean Ho's design.Issue Limit: 1,888
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Pound - Elizabeth II (Year of the Monkey; Fine Gold) 2016 coin from the United Kingdom is that it features a unique design that combines traditional Chinese symbols with British minting craftsmanship. The coin's reverse side features an image of a monkey, which is a symbol of intelligence, agility, and mischief in Chinese culture, surrounded by intricate details and patterns that reflect the coin's high level of craftsmanship. The obverse side of the coin features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, adding a touch of British royalty to the coin's design. This combination of Eastern and Western influences makes the coin a truly unique and interesting collector's item.
