Perth Mint - 2016 Lunar Year Of The Monkey - Bullion Coins

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  1. Holdfast

    Holdfast Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    2016 Year of the Monkey - Silver Bullion Coins

    The design on the 2016 Year of the Monkey (10kg, 1kg, 10oz, 5oz, 2oz, 1oz, 1/2oz) silver bullion coins, consists of:

    A pattern of lines forming a circle immediately inside the rim, surrounding a representation of an adult monkey and a young monkey holding a peach, sitting on a branch with leafy foliage and a peach to the side.

    The coin includes the following inscriptions 'Year of the Monkey', the Pinyin pictograph pronounce 'hu' and meaning monkey and the initials of the designer Ing Ing Jong 'IJ'.


    2016 Year of the Monkey - Gold Bullion Coins

    The design on the 2016 Year of the Monkey (1kg, 10oz, 2oz, 1oz, 1/2oz, 1/4oz, 1/10oz, 1/20oz) gold bullion coins, consists of:

    A pattern of lines forming a circle immediately inside the rim, surrounding a representation of a monkey sitting on the branch of a tree, with the tree trunk to one side and leaves and a peach hanging above.

    The coin includes the following inscriptions 'Year of the Monkey', the Pinyin pictograph pronounced 'hu' and meaning monkey and the initials of the designer Ing Ing Jong 'IJ'.

    http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/F2015L00158
     
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    Whats the significance of the peach? Anyone up on their fruitology?
     
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    Peach symbolises longevity. Monkeys with Peaches, an interesting combination often seen on ancient China jade ornaments or jewellery

    The Chinese word monkey "hou" sounds close to another word which represents a high ranking officer.
    Putting both together symbolise the best of both worlds (power and health), sort of.
     
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    Captain Kookaburra Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    Not sure if dream ... or I've actually seen them.... (covering my ass there ;))

    I seem to recall that I liked it. ;)
     
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    Time tick tock soooo quick......joined this forum when the Dragon reigned. Now we are waiting monkey to come out and play :)
     
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    Isnt it little bit early for 2016 coin? I expected it arround september....
     
  7. Holdfast

    Holdfast Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    Sure but... the cogs are turning at Perth and it won't be long before the Asian dealers have their first orders.

    You could say...

    "The Spies Are Out". :)

    Peaches are native to China.

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    http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-peaches.htm
     
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    Welity welity welity!!.. so the year of the monkey coin will feature none other than our old friend, mr monkey. Ow perth mint u sly dogs. u can try, but nobody Can keep secrets from silver stackers. Nobody!
     
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    Argento could be in trouble! :lol:
     
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    I don't know how fast the mint works but you have to believe that the designs for next years are complete and ready to go.
     
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    wow shit it is male ninja. Y not a lady?
     
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    I doubt these will sell out on the opening day!

    Anyone considering organising a group buy?
     
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    any leaked design images? keen to see the design
     
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    and the coloured version

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    Coloured version is a bit above PM standards
     
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    Perth Mint Unveils 2016 Australian Bullion Coin Program
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    a monkey in silk is a monkey no less
     

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