Modern Chinese Varieties: 2004 Gold 50Y Monkey

This month we will feature the 2004 Gold 50Y Monkey coins. They can be found with either a thin or thick 50Y on the reverse of the coin.

This is an example of the thin G50Y variety with a close-up on the right side (Photos 1 & 2).

Thin 2004 Gold 50Y Monkey (obverse) (left) and close up of thin 50Y (right) Click images to enlarge.

This is an example of the thick G50Y variety with a close-up on the right side (Photos 3 & 4).

Thick 2004 Gold 50Y Monkey (obverse) (left) and close up of thick 50Y (right) Click images to enlarge.

Both of these coins share a common obverse featuring another version of the Monkey and the date (Photo 5).

2004 Gold 50Y Monkey (reverse) Click image to enlarge.

Look for another interesting variety to be featured next month.