© The Royal Mint, 2016
© The Royal Mint, 2016
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Year of the Monkey; Silver Proof
2016 year| Silver (.999) | 31.21 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2016 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.21 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#78486 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
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: 8,054
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the "Year of the Monkey" silver proof coin is that it was part of a series of coins issued by the Royal Mint to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year. The coin features a unique design depicting a monkey on a tree branch, surrounded by cherry blossoms, which is a symbol of good luck and prosperity in Chinese culture. The coin was minted in a limited quantity of 8,888 pieces, which is considered a lucky number in Chinese culture, and its design was created by the British artist, Wuon-Gean Ho.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 8054 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Year of the Monkey; Silver Proof) 2016 coin.
