2008 Australia 1 oz Gold Lunar Mouse BU (Series II)

1.0000 troy oz .9999 2008 Brilliant Unc

The first coin issued in Perth Mint's Lunar Series II has a mintage of just 30,000 coins. Series II coins are slightly larger and thinner than the type I's.

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Contains 1 oz of .9999 fine Gold.
Each coin comes in a plastic capsule.
Obverse: The Ian Rank-Broadley likeness of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, purity of .9999 fine Gold and the monetary denomination.
Reverse: Features a mouse crouching on a bed of stones with chili peppers clustered in the background with the Chinese character for ‘Mouse’ with the Perth Mint’s traditional “P” mint mark.
Sovereign coin backed by the Australian government. Add this Brilliant Uncirculated Series II 2008 1 oz Gold Lunar Year of the Mouse coin to your cart today! The Year of the MouseThe reverse design of Perth Mint's Lunar Coins change each year based on the Chinese lunar calendar, and the 2008 reverse celebrates the Year of the Mouse. Those born under the sign of the Chinese lunar mouse in 2020, 2008, 1996, 1984, 1972, and every 12th preceding year are said to be smart, resourceful, adaptable, and kind. Possessing a rich imagination and strong intuition, mice rely on quick wits and an enterprising nature to find opportunity for success in almost all endeavors. Other Gold releases from The Perth Mint celebrating the Chinese Lunar Calendar include:

Specifications

Country	United Kingdom
Year	2008
Mint mark	P - Perth
Grade	Brilliant Unc
Legal-tender face value	100 Dollars
Metal	Gold
Weight	1.0000 troy oz
Purity	.9999
Diameter	39.34 mm
Thickness	2.50 mm

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Background

Lunar Ox
Lunar Tiger
Lunar Rabbit
Lunar Dragon
Lunar Snake
Lunar Horse
Lunar Goat
Lunar Monkey
Lunar Rooster
Lunar Dog
Lunar Pig

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