The 2016 Australia Silver Lunar Monkey is a one troy ounce coin struck in .999 fine silver and issued by The Perth Mint as part of its acclaimed Lunar Series II program. Each coin carries a face value denomination under the authority of the Australian government, giving it legal tender status backed by the Commonwealth of Australia. The Brilliant Uncirculated grade reflects a production standard that prioritizes sharp strike quality and visual clarity straight from the mint.
We carry this coin as part of our broader catalog of Perth Mint issues, which represent some of the most consistently crafted sovereign silver coins available in the global bullion market. The 2016 release marks the Year of the Monkey in the Chinese lunar calendar, making it both a recognizable bullion coin and a collectible with cross-market appeal.
The Perth Mint, established in 1899 as part of the British Royal Mint system, is one of the oldest and most respected mints in the world. Operating under the authority of the Western Australian government, it has built a global reputation for precision minting and innovative c
…The 2016 Australia Silver Lunar Monkey is a one troy ounce coin struck in .999 fine silver and issued by The Perth Mint as part of its acclaimed Lunar Series II program. Each coin carries a face value denomination under the authority of the Australian government, giving it legal tender status backed by the Commonwealth of Australia. The Brilliant Uncirculated grade reflects a production standard that prioritizes sharp strike quality and visual clarity straight from the mint.
We carry this coin as part of our broader catalog of Perth Mint issues, which represent some of the most consistently crafted sovereign silver coins available in the global bullion market. The 2016 release marks the Year of the Monkey in the Chinese lunar calendar, making it both a recognizable bullion coin and a collectible with cross-market appeal.
The Perth Mint, established in 1899 as part of the British Royal Mint system, is one of the oldest and most respected mints in the world. Operating under the authority of the Western Australian government, it has built a global reputation for precision minting and innovative coin design. The mint's bullion programs are widely distributed and recognized across major markets in North America, Europe, and Asia.
The Australian Lunar Series II launched in 2008 and runs through 2019, with each year's coin dedicated to the corresponding animal in the twelve-year Chinese zodiac cycle. The Monkey coin was released in 2016 to mark that year in the cycle. While the series follows a consistent structural format, each annual release features a completely unique reverse design, which has made the series a long-term focus for both bullion buyers and collectors who follow the full run.
The Lunar Series II succeeded the original Lunar Series I, which ran from 1996 to 2007. Perth Mint refined its design language and production techniques for the second series, resulting in coins with greater sculptural depth and more detailed imagery. That evolution in craftsmanship is part of what has sustained collector and buyer interest across the full twelve-year span of the program.
The reverse of the 2016 Lunar Monkey coin features an intricately detailed depiction of a monkey set against a naturalistic background. Perth Mint's designers captured the animal with a level of sculptural precision that goes well beyond typical bullion coin relief, showing texture in the fur and a dynamic compositional energy that sets this release apart from more static designs. The reverse also includes the coin's weight, purity, and metal content, along with the year of issue and the "P" mint mark identifying The Perth Mint.
The obverse carries the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, which was the standard portrait used on Australian coins during this period. The portrait is accompanied by the face value denomination, the Queen's name, and the country of issue. The overall coin presents a clean, authoritative finish consistent with the BU production standard, with no post-mint handling or circulation wear.
Each coin is struck by The Perth Mint to a fineness of .999 silver and a weight of one troy ounce, conforming to the mint's strict production tolerances. The Perth Mint is globally recognized for the consistency and precision of its bullion output, and its coins are accepted across virtually every major wholesale and retail channel in the precious metals market. The mint's reputation alone serves as a strong baseline assurance of metal content and production quality.
We are authorized dealers for both PCGS and NGC, which means customers who want third-party graded examples of coins like this one can work with us directly. Every product that passes through our operation is verified for authenticity and metal integrity before it reaches our customers. The combination of Perth Mint's own manufacturing standards and our authentication practices ensures that what you receive matches exactly what is represented.
Brilliant Uncirculated indicates that this coin was struck for collector and bullion purposes and has never been placed into circulation. The surfaces reflect a full, sharp strike with no wear, though BU coins are not held to the same handling standards as professionally graded specimens and may show minor contact from the minting or packaging process. For buyers seeking an even higher standard of surface preservation, professionally graded examples are available through PCGS or NGC.
Individual coins ship in a protective plastic flip to prevent surface contact during transit. The standard tube for the 2016 Perth Mint Lunar Monkey holds twenty coins, and a full sealed box contains three hundred coins across fifteen tubes. If you are ordering in tube or box quantities, packaging will reflect those configurations accordingly. These are the standard inner and outer pack quantities for this series, and orders are fulfilled in a format consistent with how the product was originally distributed.
Pricing for this coin is based on the current spot price of silver with a premium applied above that baseline. The premium reflects the cost of precision minting at one of the world's premier sovereign facilities, the legal tender status of the coin, and the added demand that comes from its dual appeal as both a bullion coin and a collectible lunar series piece. Coins from ongoing or completed series with strong collector followings tend to carry slightly higher premiums than generic rounds or bars of equivalent weight.
Our pricing is structured around real-time market conditions and displayed with full transparency. We believe understanding the full cost of acquisition, including where the premium sits relative to historical ranges, leads to more informed purchasing decisions. The bid/ask spread shown on our product page reflects live market conditions and provides a clear picture of the current cost of ownership for this specific product.
The 2016 Australia Silver Lunar Monkey benefits from strong global recognition as part of a well-established Perth Mint series. Its standardized one ounce weight, .999 purity, and sovereign issuance make it straightforward to price and trade across dealer networks, auction platforms, and secondary market channels. Completed lunar series coins, particularly those from The Perth Mint, tend to hold consistent demand from collectors who are building out full twelve-year sets.
We operate as a two-way market, meaning customers can both purchase and sell this coin within the same platform using competitive buyback pricing. Evaluating liquidity before a purchase rather than only at the point of sale is a core part of how we think about the buying experience. The bid price displayed on our product page reflects the current wholesale buyback value, giving you a realistic baseline for the full transaction picture.
This coin occupies an interesting position in the market because it functions equally well as a standard one ounce silver coin and as part of a collectible twelve-coin series. Buyers who are focused purely on silver content get a .999 fine, government-backed coin from one of the most reputable sovereign mints operating today. Buyers who are drawn to the series format get a coin that appreciates in relevance as the full Lunar Series II approaches and holds its completed status in the secondary market.
The 2016 release is also notable for featuring the Monkey, which is one of the more popular and recognizable animals in the Chinese zodiac. That cultural resonance adds a layer of demand that extends beyond the core bullion buyer community, particularly in markets with strong interest in lunar calendar coinage. For buyers looking to diversify their silver holdings with a coin that carries broader market recognition, the Lunar Monkey is a practical and well-grounded choice.
We have built our operation around transparency and long-term trust rather than high-pressure sales tactics. Our pricing reflects real-time market conditions, and we display the full bid/ask spread on every product page so customers can evaluate the complete cost of ownership before committing to a purchase. That commitment to clarity extends across every part of the buying experience, from how products are described to how orders are fulfilled.
We maintain an A rating with the Better Business Bureau, hold active memberships in both the American Numismatic Association and the National Coin and Bullion Association, and serve as authorized dealers for PCGS and NGC. Our catalog is built around products from reputable mints and refineries, and every item is verified before it ships. Whether you are adding to an existing position in Perth Mint coins or purchasing the Lunar Monkey for the first time, we provide the support and infrastructure to make the transaction straightforward and secure.
Bullion Standard Pro gives members access to live, executable wholesale bid and ask pricing across a broad range of products, including Perth Mint lunar coins like this one. Rather than working from static retail price points, Pro members transact at prices that reflect actual wholesale market conditions in real time, without additional dealer markups layered on top. For a coin that trades at a premium influenced by both silver spot and collector demand, having direct visibility into where that premium sits relative to current wholesale levels is meaningfully different from relying on general market estimates.
Pro also provides real-time portfolio valuation using live wholesale bid pricing, so your holdings are marked to current liquidation value rather than estimated retail prices. Historical premium analysis and bid/ask spread data help members track how the premium on a specific product like the Lunar Monkey has moved over time, providing objective context for evaluating whether current pricing reflects a favorable entry point relative to historical norms.
We support a wide range of payment methods to make purchasing straightforward regardless of how you prefer to transact. Accepted options include Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, bank-connected payments through Plaid, wire transfer, paper check, and cryptocurrency payments through BitPay. Each method is supported within a secure transaction environment designed to protect your information and ensure reliable order processing from start to delivery.
Product ID: BST-002339F2FF
| Year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Precious Metal Type | Silver |
| Bullion Coin Type | Lunar |
| Format | Coin |
| Country of Origin | Australia |
| Brand/Mint | Perth Mint |
| Mint Mark | P - Perth |
| Purity | 0.999 |
| Weight | 1 oz |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.6 mm |
| Diameter (mm) | 45.6 mm |
| Inner Pack (Quantity) | 20 |
| Outer Pack (Quantity) | 100 |
| Grade | BU |
The 2016 Australia Silver Lunar Monkey is a one troy ounce coin struck in .999 fine silver and issued by The Perth Mint as part of its acclaimed Lunar Series II program. Each coin carries a face value denomination under the authority of the Australian government, giving it legal tender status backed by the Commonwealth of Australia. The Brilliant Uncirculated grade reflects a production standard that prioritizes sharp strike quality and visual clarity straight from the mint.
We carry this coin as part of our broader catalog of Perth Mint issues, which represent some of the most consistently crafted sovereign silver coins available in the global bullion market. The 2016 release marks the Year of the Monkey in the Chinese lunar calendar, making it both a recognizable bullion coin and a collectible with cross-market appeal.
The Perth Mint, established in 1899 as part of the British Royal Mint system, is one of the oldest and most respected mints in the world. Operating under the authority of the Western Australian government, it has built a global reputation for precision minting and innovative c
…The 2016 Australia Silver Lunar Monkey is a one troy ounce coin struck in .999 fine silver and issued by The Perth Mint as part of its acclaimed Lunar Series II program. Each coin carries a face value denomination under the authority of the Australian government, giving it legal tender status backed by the Commonwealth of Australia. The Brilliant Uncirculated grade reflects a production standard that prioritizes sharp strike quality and visual clarity straight from the mint.
We carry this coin as part of our broader catalog of Perth Mint issues, which represent some of the most consistently crafted sovereign silver coins available in the global bullion market. The 2016 release marks the Year of the Monkey in the Chinese lunar calendar, making it both a recognizable bullion coin and a collectible with cross-market appeal.
The Perth Mint, established in 1899 as part of the British Royal Mint system, is one of the oldest and most respected mints in the world. Operating under the authority of the Western Australian government, it has built a global reputation for precision minting and innovative coin design. The mint's bullion programs are widely distributed and recognized across major markets in North America, Europe, and Asia.
The Australian Lunar Series II launched in 2008 and runs through 2019, with each year's coin dedicated to the corresponding animal in the twelve-year Chinese zodiac cycle. The Monkey coin was released in 2016 to mark that year in the cycle. While the series follows a consistent structural format, each annual release features a completely unique reverse design, which has made the series a long-term focus for both bullion buyers and collectors who follow the full run.
The Lunar Series II succeeded the original Lunar Series I, which ran from 1996 to 2007. Perth Mint refined its design language and production techniques for the second series, resulting in coins with greater sculptural depth and more detailed imagery. That evolution in craftsmanship is part of what has sustained collector and buyer interest across the full twelve-year span of the program.
The reverse of the 2016 Lunar Monkey coin features an intricately detailed depiction of a monkey set against a naturalistic background. Perth Mint's designers captured the animal with a level of sculptural precision that goes well beyond typical bullion coin relief, showing texture in the fur and a dynamic compositional energy that sets this release apart from more static designs. The reverse also includes the coin's weight, purity, and metal content, along with the year of issue and the "P" mint mark identifying The Perth Mint.
The obverse carries the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, which was the standard portrait used on Australian coins during this period. The portrait is accompanied by the face value denomination, the Queen's name, and the country of issue. The overall coin presents a clean, authoritative finish consistent with the BU production standard, with no post-mint handling or circulation wear.
Each coin is struck by The Perth Mint to a fineness of .999 silver and a weight of one troy ounce, conforming to the mint's strict production tolerances. The Perth Mint is globally recognized for the consistency and precision of its bullion output, and its coins are accepted across virtually every major wholesale and retail channel in the precious metals market. The mint's reputation alone serves as a strong baseline assurance of metal content and production quality.
We are authorized dealers for both PCGS and NGC, which means customers who want third-party graded examples of coins like this one can work with us directly. Every product that passes through our operation is verified for authenticity and metal integrity before it reaches our customers. The combination of Perth Mint's own manufacturing standards and our authentication practices ensures that what you receive matches exactly what is represented.
Brilliant Uncirculated indicates that this coin was struck for collector and bullion purposes and has never been placed into circulation. The surfaces reflect a full, sharp strike with no wear, though BU coins are not held to the same handling standards as professionally graded specimens and may show minor contact from the minting or packaging process. For buyers seeking an even higher standard of surface preservation, professionally graded examples are available through PCGS or NGC.
Individual coins ship in a protective plastic flip to prevent surface contact during transit. The standard tube for the 2016 Perth Mint Lunar Monkey holds twenty coins, and a full sealed box contains three hundred coins across fifteen tubes. If you are ordering in tube or box quantities, packaging will reflect those configurations accordingly. These are the standard inner and outer pack quantities for this series, and orders are fulfilled in a format consistent with how the product was originally distributed.
Pricing for this coin is based on the current spot price of silver with a premium applied above that baseline. The premium reflects the cost of precision minting at one of the world's premier sovereign facilities, the legal tender status of the coin, and the added demand that comes from its dual appeal as both a bullion coin and a collectible lunar series piece. Coins from ongoing or completed series with strong collector followings tend to carry slightly higher premiums than generic rounds or bars of equivalent weight.
Our pricing is structured around real-time market conditions and displayed with full transparency. We believe understanding the full cost of acquisition, including where the premium sits relative to historical ranges, leads to more informed purchasing decisions. The bid/ask spread shown on our product page reflects live market conditions and provides a clear picture of the current cost of ownership for this specific product.
The 2016 Australia Silver Lunar Monkey benefits from strong global recognition as part of a well-established Perth Mint series. Its standardized one ounce weight, .999 purity, and sovereign issuance make it straightforward to price and trade across dealer networks, auction platforms, and secondary market channels. Completed lunar series coins, particularly those from The Perth Mint, tend to hold consistent demand from collectors who are building out full twelve-year sets.
We operate as a two-way market, meaning customers can both purchase and sell this coin within the same platform using competitive buyback pricing. Evaluating liquidity before a purchase rather than only at the point of sale is a core part of how we think about the buying experience. The bid price displayed on our product page reflects the current wholesale buyback value, giving you a realistic baseline for the full transaction picture.
This coin occupies an interesting position in the market because it functions equally well as a standard one ounce silver coin and as part of a collectible twelve-coin series. Buyers who are focused purely on silver content get a .999 fine, government-backed coin from one of the most reputable sovereign mints operating today. Buyers who are drawn to the series format get a coin that appreciates in relevance as the full Lunar Series II approaches and holds its completed status in the secondary market.
The 2016 release is also notable for featuring the Monkey, which is one of the more popular and recognizable animals in the Chinese zodiac. That cultural resonance adds a layer of demand that extends beyond the core bullion buyer community, particularly in markets with strong interest in lunar calendar coinage. For buyers looking to diversify their silver holdings with a coin that carries broader market recognition, the Lunar Monkey is a practical and well-grounded choice.
We have built our operation around transparency and long-term trust rather than high-pressure sales tactics. Our pricing reflects real-time market conditions, and we display the full bid/ask spread on every product page so customers can evaluate the complete cost of ownership before committing to a purchase. That commitment to clarity extends across every part of the buying experience, from how products are described to how orders are fulfilled.
We maintain an A rating with the Better Business Bureau, hold active memberships in both the American Numismatic Association and the National Coin and Bullion Association, and serve as authorized dealers for PCGS and NGC. Our catalog is built around products from reputable mints and refineries, and every item is verified before it ships. Whether you are adding to an existing position in Perth Mint coins or purchasing the Lunar Monkey for the first time, we provide the support and infrastructure to make the transaction straightforward and secure.
Bullion Standard Pro gives members access to live, executable wholesale bid and ask pricing across a broad range of products, including Perth Mint lunar coins like this one. Rather than working from static retail price points, Pro members transact at prices that reflect actual wholesale market conditions in real time, without additional dealer markups layered on top. For a coin that trades at a premium influenced by both silver spot and collector demand, having direct visibility into where that premium sits relative to current wholesale levels is meaningfully different from relying on general market estimates.
Pro also provides real-time portfolio valuation using live wholesale bid pricing, so your holdings are marked to current liquidation value rather than estimated retail prices. Historical premium analysis and bid/ask spread data help members track how the premium on a specific product like the Lunar Monkey has moved over time, providing objective context for evaluating whether current pricing reflects a favorable entry point relative to historical norms.
We support a wide range of payment methods to make purchasing straightforward regardless of how you prefer to transact. Accepted options include Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, bank-connected payments through Plaid, wire transfer, paper check, and cryptocurrency payments through BitPay. Each method is supported within a secure transaction environment designed to protect your information and ensure reliable order processing from start to delivery.
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