Congo 240 francs Lunar Calendar Year of the Monkey Happy PR68 PCGS Ag coin 2016

The Congo 240 francs Lunar Calendar “Year of the Monkey – Happy” silver coin, issued in 2016, celebrates one of the most lively and intelligent signs of the Chinese zodiac. The Monkey symbolizes cleverness, adaptability, optimism, and joy, making this coin a bright talisman of happiness and positive energy, perfectly reflected in its colorful artistic design.

The reverse features a richly detailed, full-color scene with a smiling monkey holding a tree branch, surrounded by apples, pumpkins, flowers, rolling green hills, and a clear blue sky. The cheerful character embodies playfulness and luck, while the composition conveys abundance and vitality. At the top appears the inscription “Year of the Monkey” along with the Chinese character for Monkey. On the left side, a vertical panel lists Monkey zodiac years, ending with 2016. At the bottom, the bold word “Happy,” framed by decorative floral ornaments, emphasizes the coin’s joyful theme.

The obverse displays the national emblem of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, featuring a stylized leopard head flanked by crossed symbols and banners representing Justice, Travail, and Paix. The country name and denomination 240 francs are arranged within a refined beaded border. Struck in .999 fine silver with prooflike quality, certified by PCGS as PR68 Deep Cameo, this coin is an appealing choice for collectors of lunar series, symbolic art, and colorful modern world coinage.

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