2016 Great Britain 1 oz Silver Year of the Monkey BU

### 2016 Great Britain 1 oz Silver Year of the Monkey BU The esteemed Royal Mint is pleased to reveal the latest release of its lunar coin series, and it is yet another dazzling coin depicting the ninth animal in the Chinese Zodiac. The third release in the series, the **2016 Great Britain 1 oz Silver Year of the Monkey BU is available for immediate shipping**. The Chinese Zodiac or Shēngxiào is a tradition based on a 12-year mathematical cycle, with each year being represented by an animal and their reputed attributes. Customarily these zodiac creatures were utilized to date the years. The current year’s coin was exquisitely designed by English Chinese craftsman Wuon-Gean Ho, whose expertise has allowed for the perfect meeting of Chinese and Western traditions. Occupying the 9^th^ position in the Chinese Zodiac, the Monkey possesses characteristics such as curiosity, mischievousness, and cleverness. Perpetually fun loving, Monkeys are also considered inherently intellectual and creative. Monkeys are quite resourceful and thrive on being challenged which is a testament to their ingenuity. **Coin Features:** - Coin contains .999 fine silver, weight of 1 troy ounce - Brilliant Uncirculated condition - Struck by the [**Royal Mint**](file:///government-mints/royal-mint) - A denomination of 2 Pounds - Legal tender of the United Kingdom - Individual coins will be packaged in a protective plastic coin flip. - **Obverse:** Showcases the right profile effigy of Her Majesty **[Queen Elizabeth II](https://www.britannica.com/biography/Elizabeth-II)**, along with the inscriptions : “2 POUNDS”, “ ELIZABETH II DG REG FD.” - **Reverse:** features a monkey leaping playfully from one tree branch to another. This side also boats a monkey in the center of the coin with its arms outstretched while pushing off its hind legs in preparation for its grand leap onto another tree branch. The reverse side features the Chinese Character '猴', which transcribes as “monkey” in English, along with “YEAR OF THE MONEY”, and “2016” inscribed near the rim of the coin. The **2016 Great Britain 1 oz Silver Year of the Monkey BU** combines cultural significance, fine silver purity, and exceptional craftsmanship from The Royal Mint. As lunar-themed bullion coins continue to grow in popularity worldwide, this release remains an attractive addition to both precious metals portfolios and numismatic collections. **You may also like:** - [**2020 Great Britain 2 oz Silver Queen's Beasts White Horse of Hanover Coin .9999 Fine BU**](file:///2020-great-britain-2-oz-silver-queens-beasts-white-horse-of-hanover-coin) - **[2026 Great Britain 1 oz Silver Britannia Coin BU](file:///2026-great-britain-1-oz-silver-britannia-coin-bu)** - [**2017 Great Britain 1 oz Silver Britannia Proof/Reverse Proof 2-Coin Set (w/Box & COA)**](file:///2017-great-britain-1-oz-silver-britannia-proof-reverse-proof-2-coin-set-w-box-coa)