Year of the Monkey, 1 dollar

Series:
Chinese Calendar
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Specification
  • Issuer:
    Niue
  • Denomination:
    1 New Zealand dollar
  • Metal:
    Ag 999
  • Weight:
    17.50 g
  • Circulation:
    1,016 pcs
  • Date of issue:
    January 2016
Description

According to the Chinese calendar, the Year of the Monkey begins on February 8, 2016 and ends on January 27, 2017. Monkey, the ninth animal of the Chinese zodiac, is a sign of a talented inventor and a skillful leader. Therefore, it is not surprising that people born in the year of the Monkey are keen to compete and take up new challenges. Quick-witted and flexible, they are also outgoing and proactive, always eager to make new friends and pursue their goals. There are many famous people born in the Year of the Monkey, among them Elizabeth Taylor, Tom Hanks and Leonardo da Vinci.

Our silver commemorative coin will be a perfect gift for people born in the Year of the Monkey. But not only for them! In China, the logogram 猴 is associated with affluence and good reputation. Number seven stands for perfection, good luck and harmony, whereas color of gold symbolizes wealth and prosperity. Seven golden palm trees adorning this coin will bring its holder good luck during the whole Year of the Monkey and far beyond. Surprise your nearest and dearest with a special gift!

  • great gift idea!
  • lucky talisman
  • highest purity of silver
  • high-end digital printing
Obverse
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In the central part of the coin – effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Below it – mint mark: m/w, hallmark: Ag 999. Along the rim – inscriptions separated by decorative dots: ELIZABETH II, NIUE ISLAND (issuer), 1 DOLLAR (face value), 2016 (year of issue).

Reverse
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In the central part of the coin – relief image of a cute monkey. In the upper part of the coin, along the rim – inscription: YEAR OF THE MONKEY 2016 (name of the coin and year of issue). In the bottom part of the coin, along the rim – decorative elements: seven golden palm trees. Above them – decorative leaves and Chinese logogram 猴 standing for the Year of the Monkey.