The latest 2016 bullion coin is now available and it’s the next in the New Zealand Mints relatively new foray into the lunar bullion market. With last years 2015 Year of the Goat being the launch coin in the series, these heavily stylistic designs are quite different to those of the Perth Mint which are more traditional in nature. Relatively unknown in comparison, these are nevertheless nice coins that are well worth seeking out if the premium isn’t excessive.

Available as a one-ounce silver or a one-ounce gold coin only, mintage doesn’t seem to be restricted, but as last years doesn’t appear to have been a huge seller, mainly due to its low profile rather than any design weakness, they could show some decent appreciation further down the line. Although the mint states a minimum order of 20 units, collectors should be able to pick one up from one of the number of dealers worldwide that stock them. Featuring three monkeys playing amongst flower petals, it’s a refreshingly different design, actually working better in gold in our opinion. Available now.