2004 1 Oz Australian Lunar Series 1 [Monkey] BU

The 2004 coins featured the Year of the Monkey. The monkey is a figure of cleverness and mischief in China, owing to the stories of the Monkey God, Sun Wukong, in Chinese storybooks. The monkey on the 2004 silver coins was designed by Sarah Anderson. It sits in a tree and holds a tree branch in its hand. 

Obverse: The obverse depicts the Jody Clark design of Queen Elizabeth II wearing the Royal Diadem crown on her head. She is encircled by text around the outer rim which includes her name "ELIZABETH II", the name of the issuing country "AUSTRALIA", and the face value of the coin "1 DOLLAR".

Reverse:  The motif is the lunar animal of the particular year. To the left of the motif, the date "2004" is inscribed while a Chinese symbol representing the lunar year is located at the right. The inscription beneath the motif contains the weight, purity, and content of "1 OZ 999 SILVER". Floral scrollwork decorates the spaces between the inscriptions. The background has a smooth, frosted finish.