Lunar: Year of the Monkey 1/4 oz Gold
"The images on the reverse are modelled on the basis of the Chinese lunar calendar. The Chinese calendar used in China since the 2nd century BC, a lunar-solar calendar that divides the year into 12 months of 29 and 30 days each. Every so often - 7 times during the 19-year cycle - a 13th month is added. This is the so-called Meton of Athens cycle (analogous to the Babylonian calendar). The months have no names, only numbers, and are divided into decades. Over time, the Chinese lunar-solar calendar evolved into a solar calendar. The Chinese calendar consists of sixty-year cycles, which are a combination of twelve earthly branches (earthly branches) represented by 12 animals and five heavenly trunks represented by five elements: water, earth, wood, fire, metal - each in a yin or yang variant. It is based on the precise observation of the height of the sun and the phases of the moon. According to the lunar calendar, each of these 12 animals has a profound effect on those born in the year of its 'reign'." The obverse of the coin is invariably decorated with an image of Queen Elizabeth II with the denomination and country of issue. Everything is surrounded by the animal symbols found in the Chinese calendar.On the reverse of the coin, a monkey and the Chinese character, meaning the word 'Monkey' in English, are presented. Information such as the year of issue of the coin, the weight and the gold sample can also be seen.Do you need help? Do you have any questions?Ask a question and we'll respond promptly, publishing the most interesting questions and answers for others. 
