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The Lunar Year of the Monkey 2016 coin is from the Shēngxiào Collection and has a reverse design by British Chinese artist and printmaker Wuon-Gean Ho. This coin contains a quarter ounce of 999.9 fine gold (24 carat) and features the fifth definitive coinage portrait of Her Majesty The Queen by Jody Clark. The coin is individually packaged in a coin capsule to securely transport and preserve your coin whilst also being VAT free and Capital Gains Tax exempt.

Key Points:
Struck to bullion standard
1/4 troy ounce of 999.9 fine gold (24 carat)
VAT free for non VAT registered private individuals
Exempt from UK capital gains tax for UK residents
Individually packaged in a single coin capsule

 

* 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 1/4 oz Gold Coin

Specification Value
Denomination £25
Alloy 999.9 Fine Gold
Diameter 22.00mm
Reverse Designer Wuon-Gean Ho
Obverse Designer Jody Clark
Specification Value
Quality Bullion
Year 2016
Pure Metal Type Gold
Pure Metal Content 1/4 Troy Oz
Fineness 999.9
Packaging Single Coin Capsule
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