Lunar I Monkey 1/2oz Gold Coin 2004
Perth Mint
Founded in 1899 in Perth, Australia. The Perth Mint holds the world record to mint the biggest gold coin with 1012 kg. Globally loved by investors for their high quality and wide range of investment and collectors coins.
The Perth Mint was the first Mint to produce a gold coin series modeled after the Chinese Lunar Calendar. The Lunar I Gold coin program was so popular that the Perth Mint introduced the Lunar II Gold coin series in 2008. The series is available in both gold and silver.
The 2004 Lunar Monkey ½ oz gold coin is 99.99% pure gold and has a limited mintage of 4,228 coins.
Product Highlights
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The 2004 Lunar Monkey is the 9th release in the Lunar I Gold coin series. The series consists of 12 unique animal designs from the Chinese Zodiac.
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The front side depicts a Monkey climbing on a tree branch. The engravings include the year of issue, fine weight, purity, and the Chinese character for Monkey.
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The reverse side shows the right side portrait of Queen Elizabeth II as a mature regent. The image of the Queen was designed by Ian Rank-Broadley. The inscriptions are “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA” and “50 DOLLARS”.
Product Details
Manufacturer: Perth Mint
Country of Origin: Australia
Series Name: Lunar I “Year of the Monkey”
Year of Issue: 2004
Diameter: 25.1 mm
Purity: 99.99% Gold
Fine Weight: 1/2 ounce
Nominal Value: 50 Dollars
| Metal | Gold |
| Form | Gold Coin |
| Country of Origin | Australia |
| Manufacturer | Perth Mint |
| Series | Lunar I |
| Purity | 999.9/1000 |
| Fineweight | 15.55 gram |
| Gross Weight | 15.55 gram |
| Denomination (oz) | 1/2 oz |
| Year of issue | 2004 |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Condition | Circulated |
| Face value | 50 AUD |
| Thickness | 2.40 mm |
| Diameter | 25.10 mm |
| Mintage | 4228 |
| Packaging | single in Capsule |
| Packaging Unit | 20 per roll |
| Large Packaging 2 | 100 per box |