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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Year of the Monkey: Wealth
| Issuer | Perth Mint, Australia |
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| Year | 2016 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, as designed by Ian Rank-Broadley, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, with earring and necklace visible. The portrait is rendered in high relief against a mirrored proof field. The surrounding legend reads 'QUEEN ELIZABETH II' at the top, with '1 OZ 999 SILVER' to the left, '2016' at the bottom, and 'TUVALU 1 DOLLAR' to the right. The engraver's initials 'IRB' appear truncated below the portrait. |
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| Reverse description | A colorized seated monkey, richly adorned with a decorative gold and red embroidered vest, is depicted at centre atop an ornate dark wooden chest, symbolising wealth and prosperity. Behind the monkey, a colorized traditional Chinese pagoda with red and green tiled roofing spans the background. The inner border features a repeating Chinese fret pattern, and the Perth Mint 'P' mintmark appears to the right of the central design. The legend 'WEALTH' arcs along the upper field, while '2016 YEAR OF THE MONKEY' curves along the lower field. |
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| Mintage | 2016 P - Proof - 1,500 |
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