Obverse
Portrait of the Queen Elizabeth II in the field of the coin.
Lettering: ELIZABETH II D G REG F D 500 POUNDS J.C
Reverse
Features two swinging rhesus monkeys, designed by British Chinese artist Wuon-Gean Ho, conveying balance, freedom, and flight, along with the Chinese character for monkey and the year.
Lettering: YEAR OF THE MONKEY 2016
Extended information
Year
Denomination
Currency
Metal
Ruler
Weight
1,005 g.
Diameter
100
mm.
Alignment
Medal ↑↑
Shape
Round
Edge
Reeded
