A special gold edition of the latest iPhone celebrating one of the luckiest years in the Chinese Zodiac has been unveiled by the UK-based Goldgenie.

The special limited edition “Year of the Monkey 24-karat Gold iPhone 6s Elite features a laser engraved Monkey symbol.

Limited to just 99 pieces, each phone will be laser etched with its unique number in the series, making each device a rare gift or collector’s item. 

The "Year of the Monkey" iPhone 6s is presented in a luxury cherry oak display box and comes complete with a lifetime guarantee on the Gold customization and the device itself.

The Chinese New Year takes place on February 8, which will herald in the Year of the Monkey.  

The monkey's attributes are its smart, extremely lucky and has the colour gold as good fortune. The "monkey" is the 9th symbol in the Chinese zodiac and is thought to bring much good luck and financial fortune, peace harmony and the working out of personal and business problems. 

Goldgenie is well known for their range of customised modern technology and lifestyle products, including its signature 24K Gold iPhone Elite models.  The company pioneered the art of gold-plating the first iPhone when launched in 2007 and knows from experience that when it launches a new limited edition model, demand for the luxury customised designs always outstrips supply.

The iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s plus are currently available to order in the 16GB, 64GB or 128GB models through Goldgenie’s website. 

“Apple’s updated iPhone has made a great leap forward from its predecessors. Thinner and glossier than ever, not only is the iPhone 6s beautiful to look at, it is sure to capture your world, your thoughts, your plans more beautifully and seamlessly than ever,” says a company spokesman. “And the craftsmen at Goldgenie feel most people would agree that these are worth preserving in a precious metal of your choice and stamped with a meaningful symbol.”