2008 1 oz Gold Lunar Year of The Mouse BU Australia Perth Mint (Series II)

The 2008 1 oz Gold Lunar Year of the Mouse Coin marks the official debut of the Perth Mint’s Lunar Series II, a highly acclaimed follow-up to its original Lunar Series launched in 1999. Known for its exceptional purity, artistic excellence, and rich cultural symbolism, the Lunar Series II coins are celebrated by collectors worldwide. With an official mintage of just 30,000, this inaugural release remains one of the most sought-after coins in the collection.

Struck in .9999 fine gold and weighing 1 troy ounce, this Brilliant Uncirculated coin is both a legal tender coin backed by the Australian government and a masterpiece of modern minting. Compared to the earlier series, Lunar Series II coins are slightly larger in diameter and thinner, enhancing their visual impact.

• Metal Content: 1 troy oz
• Purity: .9999 Fine Gold
• Mint: Perth Mint
• Series: Lunar Series II
• Year: 2008
• Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated
• Face Value: 100 AUD
• Mintage: Limited to 30,000 coins
• Legal Tender: Backed by the Australian government
• Obverse:  features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II designed by Ian Rank-Broadley, surrounded by inscriptions denoting the coin’s denomination, issuing country, weight, gold purity, and the year of issue
• Reverse: Showcases a detailed depiction of a mouse crouched on stones, framed by a bundle of chili peppers in the background. Inscriptions include the Chinese character for “Mouse,” the phrase “Year of the Mouse,” and the Perth Mint’s signature “P” mintmark