Lunar I Mouse 1/20oz Gold Coin 1996
Perth Mint
Founded in 1899 in Perth, Australia. The Perth Mint holds the world record to mint the biggest gold coin with 1012 kg. Globally loved by investors for their high quality and wide range of investment and collectors coins.
The 1996 “Year of the Mouse” is the first edition of the highly successful Lunar Gold coin series from the Perth Mint. The series ran from 1996 to 2007 and is based on the Chinese Zodiac.
Product Highlights
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The 1996 1/20 oz Lunar Mouse gold coin is 24 karat gold (.9999) and has a mintage of 7,405 coins.
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The front side of the coin depicts the Lunar Mouse on a field of rocks and grass. The engravings include the year of issue, fine weight and gold content.
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The reverse side shows the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II as a young woman. The inscriptions are “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA” and “5 DOLLARS”.
Product Details
Manufacturer: Perth Mint
Country of Origin: Australia
Series Name: Lunar I “Year of the Mouse”
Year of Issue: 1996
Diameter: 14.1 mm
Purity: 99.99% Gold
Fine Weight: 1/20 ounce
Nominal Value: 5 Dollars
| Metal | Gold |
| Form | Gold Coin |
| Country of Origin | Australia |
| Manufacturer | Perth Mint |
| Series | Lunar I |
| Purity | 999.9/1000 |
| Fineweight | 1.55 gram |
| Gross Weight | 1.55 gram |
| Denomination (oz) | 1/20 oz |
| Year of issue | 1996 |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Condition | Circulated |
| Face value | 5 AUD |
| Thickness | 1.40 mm |
| Diameter | 14.10 mm |
| Mintage | 7405 |
| Packaging | single in Capsule |
| Packaging Unit | 20 per roll |
| Large Packaging 2 | 100 per box |