Product Description

2016 2 oz Pure Silver Coin with Jade – Lunar Year of the Monkey – Laos

Issued as part of the successful Lunar series, this beautiful silver coin by the Lao People’s Democratic Republic is dedicated to ninth of all the animals in the Chinese zodiac. The Year of the Monkey coin is struck from .999 pure silver in proof quality. Celebrate 20156 with this stunning silver piece decorated with 24K gold plating and a real Burmese Jade insert!

The State Emblem of Laos is depicted on the obverse of the silver coin. Along the rim of the coin, there is the legend denoting the name of the issuing country. The obverse composition is accomplished by the face value indicated at the bottom of the coin. The worldwide mintage of this unique lunar coin is strictly limited to 2,888 pieces.

The reverse features the 24K gilded image of a goat in the middle of a ring made of real Burmese Jade. Along the rim of the coin, there is a refined and intricately patterned ornament depicting several monkeys in different positions. The name of the coin and its issuing year are also indicated on the reverse. The Chinese believe that people born in the year of the monkey are wise, intelligent, confident, charismatic, loyal, inventive and have leadership. This Lao coin is sure to make a beautiful lucky gift for those born in 2016 or any other Monkey year!

SPECIAL FEATURES

• Outstanding design carries a charming depiction of monkeys in different postures.

• The middle of the coin features a 24-karat Gold plated monkey surrounded by a ring made of real Jade.

• Worldwide limitation of 2,888 pieces only!

SPECIFICATIONS

Special Feature: Jade Ring
Mintage: 2,888
Material: Pure Silver (99.99%), 24k Gold Plating
Finish: Proof 
Weight: 2 oz
Diameter: 55mm
Issuing Country: Laos
Face Value: 2000 KIP