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People’s Republic of China Lunar Zodiac Fan-Shaped Silver 10 Yuan Coin — Year of the Monkey (Proof)

中华人民共和国 农历生肖扇形银币——甲申猴年 10元（精制）

By: China Mint for the People’s Bank of China (likely Shanghai or Shenyang Mint)

Style: Modern Chinese commemorative coinage, Lunar Zodiac series

Origin: China

Materials: .999 fine silver (proof finish); original mint plastic capsule/pouch

Age: circa 2004 (Jia-Shen Year of the Monkey)

Condition: Near Mint (in original mint plastic; not officially graded)

Value: $80–$160 at auction (assuming genuine, with OMP; higher retail possible with COA and box)

Maker's Marks / Writing: Visible: ‘10元’ at upper right; very small characters at lower right likely ‘甲申’. No mint mark visible on this side.

Date: 2025-09-21 18:14:52.994774

Description:

Curved, fan-shaped modern Chinese commemorative silver coin showing two monkeys on a flowering tree branch in frosted relief against a mirror field; denomination 10 yuan at upper right. Issued for the Year of the Monkey as part of the PRC Lunar Zodiac program. The piece appears housed in its original sealed clear plastic (OMP) capsule/pouch.     一枚现代中国纪念银币，呈扇形弧面，正面（图面）为两只猴子栖于开花树枝，磨砂浅浮雕与镜面背景形成强烈对比；右上角标注面值“10元”。该币为中华人民共和国农历生肖系列中的猴年题材，现置于原厂密封透明包装（OMP）内。

Curator Questions

Curated by Jade

Assessment:

This appears to be the PRC fan-shaped 10 Yuan silver proof issued for the 2004 Lunar Year of the Monkey. Details—the frosted two-monkey design on a branch, mirror fields, and the 10元 denomination—match the series. Presence of original mint packaging is positive. A word about fakes.. modern PRC lunar coins are widely counterfeited; verify weight (approx. 31.1 g), specific gravity (~10.49 for silver), and dimensions; compare devices and fonts to a known genuine piece, and review the obverse (national emblem with date) plus COA if available.     该币应为2004年（甲申猴年）中国农历生肖系列的扇形精制银币，面值10元。其特征——两只猴子与树枝的磨砂图案、镜面底板以及“10元”字样——与该系列相符。仍处于原厂密封包装是加分项。A word about fakes.. 需要特别提醒：现代中国生肖纪念币被大量仿造，务必核查重量（约31.1克）、比重（纯银约10.49）、尺寸，并与真币的细节与字体比对，同时查看背面国徽与年份以及是否配套证书（COA）。

Individual Images:

• The photo shows the reverse design only: two monkeys on a branch in frosted relief
• mirror fields intact with strong reflectivity. Denomination ‘10元’ is at the upper right. At the lower right there appears to be a small two-character inscription
• likely the cyclical year mark ‘甲申’. The coin is sealed in a wavy-edge heat-sealed plastic pouch/capsule
• consistent with original mint packaging. No obvious hairlines or toning are visible through the plastic; edges and reeding are not visible.

Provenance:

No provenance or COA/box shown.

Condition:

Near Mint (in original mint plastic; not officially graded)

Identification Score: 95%

The fan shape, 10 yuan denomination, frosted/mirror proof finish, and the two-monkey motif align closely with the 2004 PRC Lunar series silver proof issue. While the obverse is not shown, the visible design strongly supports this ID.     扇形造型、10元面值、精制磨砂/镜面对比工艺，以及“双猴”主题与2004年中国农历生肖系列银币特征高度一致。虽然未见背面，但现有图像足以高度支持该识别结论。

Authenticity Score: 30%

Only one side is shown and no COA/box or metrics are provided; Chinese Lunar coins are heavily faked. OMP-like packaging and correct design are encouraging but not conclusive. Physical tests (weight, dimensions, SG/XRF) and obverse verification are required.     仅见一面图像，且无证书/盒装与实测数据；该类中国生肖银币仿品众多。虽然有原厂密封样式与正确图案，但不足以确证。需通过称重、量尺、比重/XRF检测及核对背面细节来确认真伪。

Image Memory Note

Object: modern Chinese commemorative silver coin, fan-shaped, in clear heat-sealed plastic pouch/capsule. Only reverse is visible. Design: two monkeys on a leafy tree branch; frosted devices, mirror background; denomination ‘10元’ at upper right. At the lower right of the design field there are small Chinese characters (likely ‘甲申’). No other text or mint marks visible on this side. Fields appear clean and reflective; frosted areas show fine texture. No visible toning. Packaging: crimped, wavy heat-sealed edges around a clear capsule; coin sits within a thicker clear rim consistent with a fitted capsule. Surroundings: dark velvet-like base under the coin; satin-like fabric above. No certificate, box, or obverse (national emblem/date) shown. No measurements provided. No visible damage; minor scuffs may be on the plastic only.     物品：现代中国纪念银币，扇形，置于透明热封塑料袋/胶囊内。仅见背面。图案：两只猴子在繁叶树枝上；图案为磨砂，底板为镜面；面值“10元”位于右上角。设计区右下角有小字（疑为“甲申”）。此面未见其他文字或造币标记。镜面光洁，磨砂质感细腻；未见明显氧化。包装：四周呈波浪形热封痕；币外有较厚透明边框，似配套胶囊。环境：下方为深色天鹅绒样底座，上方为缎面织物。未见配套证书或盒装，也未见背面国徽与年份。未提供尺寸与重量。未见损伤；若有轻微擦痕应在塑料表面。

Keywords

China, Chinese Lunar series, Year of the Monkey, fan-shaped coin, 10 Yuan, silver proof, People’s Bank of China, 2004, modern commemorative coin     中国, 农历生肖系列, 猴年, 扇形银币, 10元, 精制, 中国人民银行, 2004年, 现代纪念币

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