Lunar I Mouse 1/10oz Gold Coin 1996
Perth Mint
The Perth Mint is one of the world’s most renowned precious metal mints. Founded in 1899 in Perth, Australia, as a branch of the British Royal Mint, it is now owned by the Government of Western Australia. The mint specializes in the production of bullion bars, collector coins, and investment coins made from gold, silver, platinum, and palladium.
The Perth Mint is especially well known for its “Australian Kangaroo,” “Koala,” and “Lunar” coin series.
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The 1996 “Year of the Mouse” is the first edition in the highly successful Lunar I gold coin program from the Perth Mint. The series was issued from 1996 to 2007 and features 12 unique animal designs from the 12 year Chinese Zodiac.
Product Highlights
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The Lunar I Mouse 1/10 oz gold coin has a purity of .9999 gold and a limited mintage of 3,792 coins.
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The front side of the coin depicts a mouse in a field of rocks and grass. The inscriptions read “1996”, “1/10 OZ 9999 GOLD” and the Chinese character for Mouse.
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The reverse side shows the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II as a young women. The engravings around the outer edge are “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA” and 15 DOLLARS”.
Product Details
Manufacturer: Perth Mint
Country of Origin: Australia
Series Name: Lunar I
Year of Issue: 1996
Diameter: 16.1 mm
Purity: 99.99% Gold
Fine Weight: 1/10 Ounce
Nominal Value: 15 Dollars
| Metal | Gold |
| Form | Gold Coin |
| Country of Origin | Australia |
| Manufacturer | Perth Mint |
| Series | Lunar I |
| Purity | 999.9/1000 |
| Fineweight | 3.11 gram |
| Gross Weight | 3.11 gram |
| Denomination (oz) | 1/10 oz |
| Year of issue | 1996 |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Condition | Circulated |
| Face value | 15 AUD |
| Thickness | 1.50 mm |
| Diameter | 16.10 mm |
| Mintage | 3792 |
| Packaging | single in Capsule |
| Packaging Unit | 20 per roll |
| Large Packaging 2 | 100 per box |