1 ozt 2016 Year of the Monkey 999 Silver $1

This image shows a 2016 Australian 1 oz Colorized Silver Lunar Monkey King coin, featuring the Monkey King (Sun Wukong) from Chinese mythology. 

Design: The reverse features a colored image of the Monkey King on a throne against mountains and clouds, with two young monkeys, along with the Chinese character for "monkey" and "Year of the Monkey" inscription. 

Significance: This coin appeals to collectors and also makes a thoughtful gift for those born in the Year of the Monkey (e.g., 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, and 2016). 

The reverse side of the coin, as shown in the image, depicts a kookaburra perched on a tree branch. 

This coin is part of the Australian Kookaburra series, which features annual design changes depicting the kookaburra, a large bird native to Australia. 

The obverse (not pictured) typically features an effigy of the reigning monarch, in this case, Queen Elizabeth II, and the monetary denomination. 

These coins are minted by the Perth Mint in Australia and are considered legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965. 

Content: 1 troy oz. of .999 fine silver

Mint: Perth Mint Australia 

Denomination: 1 dollar

Weight: 31.103 g

Purity: 99.9%

Year: 2016