2016 Australia 5 Oz Silver Lunar Monkey Bu

Updated August 6, 2026

Lot number196A
AuctionDesigner Bags, Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry, Coins, & More!
DateAugust 8, 2026 at 10:59 AM CDT
Auction houseGarnet Gazelle
LocationHouston, Texas

This 5 Oz Silver Coin Celebrates 2016 As The Year Of The Monkey, The Ninth Animal In The 12-year Cycle Of The Chinese Zodiac. The Larger Size Not Only Offers More .999 Fine Silver But Also Displays The Unique Design In Higher Detail. The Obverse Portrays The Ian Rank-broadley Likeness Of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth Ii, Surrounded By The Date, Face Value, And Silver Weight And Purity. The Reverse Depicts An Adult Monkey With A Baby Monkey Holding A Peach, A Symbol Of Longevity And Immortality, Along With The Chinese Character For ‘monkey’ And The Inscription ‘year Of The Monkey,’ Featuring The Perth Mint’s Traditional ‘p’ Mint Mark. This Sovereign Coin Is Backed By The Australian Government. It Has A Thickness Of 5.80mm And A Diameter Of 65.60mm. Keywords: Numismatics, Alloy, Circulation, Coinage, Collecting, Currency, Medals, Heritage.

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