Discover the Year of the Monkey’s symbolism, representing luck and power in the 12-animal cycle. Own a piece of this auspicious year with the 2004 2 oz Australian Silver Lunar Monkey Coin, a gem from the Silver Lunar Series by the esteemed Perth Mint. Secure yours today, available through BGASC.

Highlights:

• Arrives in protective capsules!
• 6th issue in the Silver Lunar Series I collection!
• Mintage total of 18,124!
• Represents the 9th year in the zodiac.
• Contains 2 Troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• Issued a face value of 2 Dollars backed by the Australian government.
• The obverse displays the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II.
• The reverse depicts a monkey.
• Includes the P mint mark of the Perth Mint.

Every 2004 2 oz Australian Silver Lunar Monkey Coin is carefully encapsulated for safe transit. In 2004, the series broadened to include a 1/2 kg and a 5 oz silver bullion option, alongside the standard sizes.

Obverse

The obverse field of the 2004 Australian Silver Lunar Monkey Coin presents Queen Elizabeth II’s effigy in right-profile relief, surrounded by distinctive marks specific to this coin. Inscriptions include ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA, IRB, and 2 DOLLARS.

Reverse

Witness a charming depiction of a monkey on the reverse side, seated on a branch, holding a stick, and engaging the viewer. Notably, the traditional Chinese character for ‘monkey’ accompanies this captivating imagery. Inscriptions read 2004, 2 OZ 999 SILVER, and P.

History

While this coin marks the 6th release in the Silver Lunar Series, it embodies the 9th year in the zodiac. The Lunar Series commenced in 1996, with gold coins, and expanded to include silver coins in 1999. Subsequent series, Lunar Series II and III, were introduced in 2008 and 2020, respectively.

Ordering

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