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“Third Ever British Legal Tender Lunar Coin”. Issuing Country: United Kingdom. Weight: 31.21 Grams / Diameter: 38.61mm. Issue Limit: 5,888 Worldwide. Presented: Brand New Royal Mint Boxed with Certificate of Authenticity. 999 Silver weighing one ounce of pure Silver and is part of the Shengxiao Collection. The reverse designed by Wuon-Gean Ho depicts two Rhesus Monkey’s while the obverse features the Fifth Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark. These legal tender coins have been struck to proof quality using specially prepared dies and highly polished blanks. The item “2016 Royal Mint British Lunar Monkey £2 Two Pound Silver Proof 1oz Coin Box Coa” is in sale since Saturday, August 31, 2019. This item is in the category “Coins\Coins\British\Proof Sets/Coins\2000s”. The seller is “thelondoncoincompany” and is located in London. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Year of Issue: 2016
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
• Royal Mint: British Lunar Monkey
• Two Pound Silver Proof Coin: Boxed with Certificate of Authenticity
• Year: 2016
• Featured Refinements: Royal Mint Coin

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In 2016 the Royal Mint issued this lovely First Day Cover, the third coin in the. Shengxiao Collection, the Lunar Monkey. The collection was named to honour the Chinese zodiac. With a coin celebrating the Year of the Horse, followed. By another struck too celebrate the Year of the Sheep. These coins are a beautiful fusion of British and Chinese heritage. The monkey is a prominent and popular figure in the Chinese culture. Believed to symbolise luck, honour and wealth. For centuries the monkey has featured in the blessing of young babies. And is also displayed at ports, to wish sailors a safe journey. In ancient towns, monkey’s were carved into the posts where horses. Were tethered, and it was thought that this would protect the horses from disease. In the famous Chinese novel’Journey to the West’. Which had it’s origins in folklore and legend. The Monkey King was a brave and rebellious character. Reflecting the traits that are traditionally associated with the monkey in the Chinese Zodiac. Those born in the Year of the Monkey, are thought to be energetic. Quick-witted and sociable characters, who often enjoy applying their appetite for. Knowledge to problem solving an creative pursuits. The design of the coin was inspired by the rhesus monkey. Part of the’Old World’ family of monkey’s originating in Europe, Africa and Asia. Adaptable and intelligent, the rhesus monkey can thrive in mountains, forests, desert and grasslands. Rhesus monkeys and humans share a common ancestor about 25 million years ago. In 2007, the monkey’s genome was sequenced, and that has lead to an invaluable insight into the evolution of primates, and has also helped us to have a better understanding of human health. Rhesus monkey’s are sociable creatures, living among communities or’troops’, the designer Woun-Gean, has depicted two monkey’s in her composition. This Silver Proof coin comes complete with Certificate of Authenticity box and cardboard outer. Weight: 31.21 Grams. Diameter: 38.61 mm. More than one in stock so you may receive a different number to the one shown. A receipt must be kept and trackable information provided. We are dedicated to ensuring the highest possible quality service to our customers. Made with love by. Add a map to your own listings. The item “2016 LUNAR YEAR OF THE MONKEY SILVER PROOF TWO POUND £2 COIN BOX AND COA” is in sale since Thursday, May 4, 2017. This item is in the category “Coins\Coins\British\Commemorative Coins\2000s”. The seller is “thecoinconnection” and is located in Safety Deposit. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Year of Issue: 2016

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