© The Royal Mint, 2016
© The Royal Mint, 2016
100 Pounds - Elizabeth II Year of the Monkey; Gold Proof
2016 year| Gold (.9999) | 31.21 g | 32.69 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2016 |
| Value | 100 Pounds 100 GBP = USD 131 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 31.21 g |
| Diameter | 32.69 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#173919 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
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.The proof and bullion issues both have plain fields, but the bullion strike has an additional legend with the weight and fineness on the reverse.
Issue Limit: 888
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 100 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Year of the Monkey; Gold Proof) 2016 coin is that it features a unique design that combines traditional Chinese symbolism with the iconic portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The coin's reverse side depicts the Queen's profile, surrounded by a stylized representation of a monkey, which is a symbol of cleverness and agility in Chinese culture. This design was created by the British artist, John Burningham, and it was specifically commissioned for this coin. The combination of traditional Chinese elements with the classic portrait of the Queen creates a truly distinctive and eye-catching design that sets this coin apart from other coins in the Royal Mint's collection.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 888 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Year of the Monkey; Gold Proof) 2016 coin.
