© The Royal Mint, 2016
© The Royal Mint, 2016
25 Pounds - Elizabeth II Year of the Monkey; 1/4 oz Fine Gold
2016 year| Gold (.9999) | 7.8 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2016 |
| Value | 25 Pounds 25 GBP = USD 33 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 7.8 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#227923 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Monkey leaping from a tree, legend and date above, Chinese characters below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
YEAR OF THE MONKEY 2016
1/4OZ FINE GOLD 999.9
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.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design that combines traditional Chinese symbols with British minting craftsmanship. The reverse side of the coin depicts a monkey perched on a peony branch, surrounded by intricate patterns and designs that are inspired by Chinese culture. The obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, adding a touch of British heritage to the coin. This fusion of East and West creates a truly distinctive and collectible coin that is sure to appeal to coin enthusiasts and collectors around the world.
