Another piece has been issued to celebrate an extraordinary event in the Chinese Lunar Calendar – The Year of the Monkey. Thanks to detailed engraving and vivid colors, this coin is a must-have for every collector worldwide!
The reverse of the coin includes the image of the golden monkey. The creature`s portrait is located in the center of the coin and encircled by a jade decoration with the label: “The Year of the Monkey”, and an encryption in Chinese altogether with the date of mintage. The outer part of the reverse is made of silver and includes the images of monkeys playing in a jungle and sitting on trees.
The obverse of the coin depicts the emblem of Laos with the label: “The Lao People`s Democratic Republic” and the face value of 2000 KIP.
Every coin is delivered in a red box decorated with golden Lao graphics. Each package has a numbered certificate of authenticity.
Limited mintage of 2 888 coins available.
Special features:
An unique silver coin – Year of the monkey – sixth in a Lunar Chinese Year series with Jade
Features a 24-Carat gold plated monkey with a real Burmese Jade insert
Contains 2 troy oz / 62.20 grams of .999 pure silver and .9999 fine gilded monkey
The outer edge of a coin is decorated with a eye-catching monkey ornate and a golden Chinese character
Low mintage of just 2.888 coins worldwide
The coin is housed in an elegant, red etui. A certificate of authenticity is included.
In the series of Laos Lunar Year Jade you can find:
Laos 2011 – 2000 KIP Jade – Year of the Rabbit
Laos 2012 – 2000 KIP Jade – Year of the Dragon
Laos 2013 – 2000 KIP Jade – Year of the Snake
Laos 2014 – 2000 KIP Jade – Year of the Horse
Laos 2015 – 2000 KIP Jade – Year of the Goat
Laos 2016 – 2000 KIP Jade – Year of the Monkey
Laos 2017 – 2000 KIP Jade – Year of the Rooster