8 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Year of the Monkey, Monkey King, colorized - 4th Portrait, Lunar Series II (2016)
Features
| Denomination | 8 Dollars |
| Weight (g) | 155.5 |
| Diameter (mm) | 60.3 |
| Thickness (mm) | 5.8 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 413.6 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 5.66 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA
IRB
5 OZ. 999 SILVER 2016 8 DOLLARS
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. framed by inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” “AUSTRALIA,” the denomination “8 DOLLARS,” the year 2016, and silver purity and weight.
ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA
IRB
5 OZ. 999 SILVER 2016 8 DOLLARS
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. framed by inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” “AUSTRALIA,” the denomination “8 DOLLARS,” the year 2016, and silver purity and weight.
Reverse
Engraved by Song Jian
Lettering:
猴
P
Year of the Monkey
Description:
On the reverse of the Coin is the image of the Monkey King, Captured in beautiful, real-life colors, as he stands with one foot on a throne featuring a tiger-stripe pattern, the Monkey King is depicted alongside two playful monkeys, and includes engravings “Year of the Monkey,” the Chinese symbol (猴) for monkey, and the “P” mint mark of Perth Mint.
猴
P
Year of the Monkey
Description:
On the reverse of the Coin is the image of the Monkey King, Captured in beautiful, real-life colors, as he stands with one foot on a throne featuring a tiger-stripe pattern, the Monkey King is depicted alongside two playful monkeys, and includes engravings “Year of the Monkey,” the Chinese symbol (猴) for monkey, and the “P” mint mark of Perth Mint.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 P | 5,230 | Perth Mint, BU - Colored | Unknown |