2008 1 oz Lunar Series II - Year of the Mouse Gold Coin

2008 1 oz Lunar Series II - Year of the Mouse Gold Coin

The Lunar Series is one of the most famous collections from the Australian Perth Mint. It comprises silver and gold coins of varied sizes and finishes, specially themed with the Chinese Lunar Calendar.

According to the calendar, each year is headed by an Astrological Sign that imprints its unique features to those born in those years and to the year’s luck.

2008 is the Year of the Mouse, so the reverse side of the Australian Lunar Series II coins features a kind depiction of a mouse.

Today, you can acquire the 2008 1 oz Lunar Series II - Year of the Mouse Gold Coins at SD Bullion.

Coin Highlights

• Contains 1 oz of .9999 pure gold;
• Produced by the Australian Perth Mint;
• Limited to 30,000 coins;
• Part of the Lunar Series II;
• Holds a 100-dollar face value backed by Australia;
• The obverse showcases Queen Elizabeth II’s effigy;
• The reverse depicts the Mouse.

The Design

The obverse depicts Queen Elizabeth II’s effigy designed by Ian Rank-Broadley. Surrounding Her Majesty’s bust read: ‘AUSTRALIA,” “QUEEN ELIZABETH II,” “100 DOLLARS,” “2008,” and “1 oz 9999 GOLD,” referring to the coin’s origin, issuance, face value, weight, metal content, and fineness.

The reverse side showcases a mouse crouched on a bed of stones, with chili peppers arranged in the background. It also includes the Chinese character for "Mouse" alongside the Perth Mint’s signature “P” mint mark.

Buy 2008 1 oz Lunar Series II - Year of the Mouse Gold Coins at SD Bullion

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