My order from Perth finally came in including aphrodite. The Monkeys are pretty cool, I don't normally play with the 1oz or 1/2 proof but they are pretty cool. At first I didn't like the design, I still don't think its the best, but its better in person in my opinion. YMMV. Imgur Source: Source:
I was hoping they would make a more different looking coin. They added another monkey when you compare it to the 1992 Year of the Monkey coin, it is a nice coin. Here is the 1992 Year of the Monkey, a little similar. Thank you for sharing the new Lunar series. Source:
sliderc , just go to the perth mint website and you can order them there. http://www.perthmint.com.au/catalog...16-year-of-the-monkey-silver-proof-coins.aspx
Why is the baby monkey drinking a cup of coffee?? Sorry for pointing that out, as it can't now be unseen. Just passing along the "favor" that somebody graciously-enough bestowed upon me..
Certainly not one of their stronger designs. I'm struggling with this one.. Probably not a good sign. BTW, remember how I said the peach = a cup of coffee? Well, somebody also mentioned elsewhere that both monkeys are wearing haz-mat suits..
My Lunar coins just came. I must definitely say I like the monkey design. However the gold is definitely the better one. But comparing the silver monkey to the goat I like the monkey a lot better. The fur is a lot more high relief. Reminds me of the fur of the Pandas in the Chinese coins. All of the coins were also milk spot free which was a relief. Maybe Perth Mint has really improved their quality control? Here are some pics: