The People’s Bank of China has issued the second series of proof colored gold and silver coins commemorating the famous Chinese literary classic “Pilgrimage To The West.” These coins, commemorating the adventures of the Monkey King, have been issued appropriately in the Chinese Year of the Monkey.

They were minted by Shenzhen Guobao Minting Corporation, Shenyang Mint, and are available from PandaAmerica, 3460 Torrance Blvd., Suite 100, Torrance, CA 90503. Prices are $109 for 2-coin silver set, $469 for ½ oz. gold coin, $299 for 5 oz. silver ingot-shaped coin, and $5,295 for 5 oz. gold ingot-shaped coin. Add $7.50 per order for shipping and insurance. Credit card orders can be placed by calling (800) 472-6327 or e-Mailing info@pandaamerica.com.

The Monkey King Meeting the Master	Fight Up Against Ox Fiend

Resourcefully Vanquish Ba Jie	The common obverse design is “On The Scripture-seeking Route to India.”

True and False Monkey King

The common obverse design is “On The Scripture-seeking Route to India.”

The reverse design on the 5 oz. colored gold coin features Tri-battles Against Demon of Bones; the 5 oz. colored silver coin has the identical design

Face value	Weight (oz.)	Diameter (mm)	Shape	Fineness	Quality	Mintage (pieces)
200	1/2	27mm	Round	99.9%	Proof	11,800pc.
10	1	40mm	Round	99.9%	Proof	38,000pc.
10	1	40mm	Round	99.9%	Proof	38,000pc.
2,000	5	64mm X 40mm	Ingot	99.9%	Proof	500pc.
50	5	80mm X 50mm	Iingot	99.9%	Proof	10,000pc.