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The Lunar Year of the Monkey 2016 coin continues the Shēngxiào Collection, with the reverse once again designed by British Chinese artist and printmaker Wuon-Gean Ho. This UK legal tender 1 oz Gold Bullion Lunar coin contains one ounce of 999.9 fine gold (24 carat). In a new development for 2016, this coin now features the fifth definitive coinage portrait of Her Majesty The Queen. Exclusive to Royal Mint Bullion, this coin is individually packaged in bespoke credit card sized packaging with a protective blister to securely transport and preserve your coin whilst being VAT free and Capital Gains Tax exempt.

 

* Bullion product prices displayed include the precious metal price and any applicable premium. Any promotions or discounts are applied to the premium above the precious metal price only and not on the metal price itself. 

Specification

Lunar 2016 Year of the Monkey 1 oz Gold Coin

Specification Value
Denomination £100
Alloy 999.9 Fine Gold
Diameter 32.69mm
Reverse Designer Wuon-Gean Ho
Obverse Designer Jody Clark
Specification Value
Quality Bullion
Year 2016
Pure Metal Type Gold
Pure Metal Content 1 Troy Oz
Fineness 999.9
Packaging Single Coin Capsule
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