2 Dollars - Elizabeth II - Year of the Monkey, Monkey King, colorized - 4th Portrait, Lunar Series II (2016)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Dollars |
| Weight (g) | 62.27 |
| Diameter (mm) | 45.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.6 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 165.62 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 1.43 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Ian Rank-Broadley
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA
IRB
2oz 999 SILVER 2016 2 DOLLAR
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. surrounded by the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA, face value "2 DOLLAR" – date "2016," metal, purity and weight "2oz 999 SILVER.”
ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA
IRB
2oz 999 SILVER 2016 2 DOLLAR
Description:
Fourth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. surrounded by the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA, face value "2 DOLLAR" – date "2016," metal, purity and weight "2oz 999 SILVER.”
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 against a backdrop of mountains and clouds, 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 against a backdrop of mountains and clouds, 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 | Perth Mint, BU | Unknown |