Modern Chinese Varieties: 1988 G100Y Golden Monkey

This month we will feature the 1988 G100Y Golden Monkey. The Golden Monkey can be found with both a high and low date located on the obverse of the coin. Below is an example of the high date, which is also located far from the rim (Photos 1 & 2).

1988 G100Y Golden Monkey (obverse) with high date (left) and close up of high date (right) Click images to enlarge.

The second variety, the low date, is located close to the rim (Photos 3 & 4).

1988 G100Y Golden Monkey (obverse) with low date (left) and close up of low date (right) Click images to enlarge.

Both of these coins share a common reverse featuring the Golden Monkey (Photo 5).

1988 G100Y Golden Monkey (reverse) Click image to enlarge.

Look for another interesting variety to be featured next month.