2004 1 oz Gold Lunar Year of The Monkey BU Australia Perth Mint (Series I)

Celebrate ingenuity and tradition with the 2004 1 oz Gold Lunar Year of the Monkey Coin, a standout release from the Perth Mint’s Lunar Series I. Struck from .9999 fine gold and weighing 1 troy ounce, this Brilliant Uncirculated coin holds a legal tender value of $100 AUD, guaranteed by the Australian government. With a limited mintage of just 16,868 coins, it remains a rare and sought-after collectible among both numismatists and precious metals investors.

In the Chinese lunar calendar, the Year of the Monkey is associated with individuals who are intelligent, curious, witty, and inventive. Monkeys are known for their playful and adventurous nature, often symbolizing progress, adaptability, and creative breakthroughs. Those born under this sign—including the years 1980, 1992, 2004, and 2016—are believed to possess a dynamic and resourceful spirit

• Metal Content: 1 Troy oz of .9999 Fine Gold
• Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
• Year of Issue: 2004
• Mint: The Perth Mint
• Mintage: Limited to 16,868
• Face Value: $100 AUD (Legal Tender – Australia)
• Obverse:  Features the regal profile of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley, with inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” “AUSTRALIA,” and the coin’s denomination of “100 DOLLARS.”
• Reverse:  Showcases a monkey perched on a tree branch, depicted in fine detail to capture its energetic character. Surrounding the design are inscriptions for the year of issue, weight, and purity, along with the Chinese character for "Monkey" and the Perth Mint's signature "P" mintmark