SKU RM-AG-GB-YOM-1OZ-2016/USD · per item · indicative
$81.00
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2016 Great Britain 1 oz Silver Year of the Monkey BU
This 2016 1 oz Silver Year of the Monkey coin from The Royal Mint features .999 fine silver, celebrating the Chinese zodiac. It is a popular choice among collectors and investors alike.
.999 Fine Silver fine· 1.0000 troy oz (31.1035 g)· IRA eligible
$81.00
$81.00 / item · cash price · The Royal Mint · In stock
- Metal value
- $63.07 · 1 oz fine
- Premium
- $17.93 (28.4% over spot)
- Spot
- $63.07 /oz · as of 04:45 PM ET
- Spot-linked · requotes automatically
02:00Price held · re-quotes at zero
Price holds through checkout · KYC at first purchase · cancel before settlement
A1 / Vault Passport
Provable down to the metal.
Every piece ships with a live custody passport — serial-matched, assay-logged, and re-verified against the Rockwell ledger on a timer. Verification is the product.
Custody receipt · Rockwell verified checked against your ledger on request
Rockwell IDRM-AG-1542
Assay methodXRF + ultrasonic
Serial statusSealed · matched
GradeBrilliant Uncirculated (BU)
Chain of custodyThe Royal Mint → Rockwell vault
InsuranceLloyd's · to $250M
A2 / Product Overview & Numismatic Analysis
The Complete Record.
Authored numismatic breakdown, artistic provenance, and institutional custody proof.
Analysis & Context
Institutional Overview
The 2016 Great Britain 1 oz Silver Year of the Monkey coin is a stunning representation of the Chinese zodiac, struck in .999 fine silver. With a weight of 1 troy ounce (31.1035 grams) and a diameter of 38.61 mm, this Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) coin is produced by The Royal Mint, known for its high-quality minting standards. The obverse features the iconic portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, crafted by Jody Clark, while the reverse presents an intricate design of a monkey, symbolizing the Year of the Monkey, created by Wuon-Gean Ho. This coin not only holds numismatic value but also serves as a unique investment opportunity, being eligible for Precious Metals IRAs under IRC Section 408(m). Investors appreciate its sovereign guarantee and liquidity in the global market. Additionally, Rockwell Metals offers seamless integration with our 120-Second Price Lock at checkout, ensuring you secure the best price. Each coin is paired with a Cryptographic Vault Passport, featuring XRF-spectrometer verified serial numbers, and is allocated in our $250M Lloyd's of London insured vaults. Enjoy instant sell-back liquidity or choose insured armored delivery to your door, making this coin a versatile addition to any portfolio.
Obverse ArtworkFront
The obverse of the coin features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Jody Clark, along with the inscription 'ELIZABETH II' and the denomination '£2'.
Reverse MotifBack
The reverse showcases a detailed depiction of a monkey, symbolizing the Year of the Monkey in the Chinese zodiac, designed by the artist Wuon-Gean Ho. The design includes the inscription 'YEAR OF THE MONKEY' and the year '2016'.
IRA QualificationIRC 408(m) Eligible
Meets the IRS purity standards required for inclusion in Self-Directed Precious Metals IRAs. Eligible for segregated depository vaulting.
A3 / Specification
Full record.
- Metal
- Silver
- Purity
- .999 Fine Silver
- Fine Weight
- 1.0000 troy oz (31.1035 g)
- Mint / Refinery
- The Royal Mint
- Year
- 2016
- Grade / Finish
- Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
- Diameter
- 38.61 mm
- Thickness
- N/A
- Face Value
- £2 GBP
- IRA Eligible
- Yes
- Rockwell SKU
- RM-AG-GB-YOM-1OZ-2016
- Catalog ID
- 1542
- Assay
- XRF + ultrasonic
- Custody
- Allocated · segregated
- Insurance
- Lloyd's · to $250M
- Sell-back
- Spot-linked · instant
A4 / This SKU, over time
This piece, over time.
A4 / Provenance
Mint to vault, on the record.
A documented chain of custody — each step assay-checked and timestamped to the ledger.
- Struck
The Royal Mint. Die-verified 2016 strike.
- Assayed
XRF + ultrasonic at intake. Purity confirmed, serial sealed.
- Vaulted
Allocated to Rockwell vault. Insured by Lloyd's, ledger entry opened.
- Yours
On purchase, the passport transfers to your account — store or take delivery.
- Lloyd's insuredto $250M
- Audited reservesmonthly attestation
- Assay verifiedXRF + ultrasonic
- Allocated custodysegregated, never lent
- Instant sell-backspot-linked spreads
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