Lunar II Mouse 1/2oz Gold Coin 2008
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 Lunar II gold coin series honors the 12 year cycle of the Chinese Zodiac. The series began in 2008 with the “Year of the Mouse” and ends in 2019 with the Year of the Pig”.
In the Chinese Zodiac each animal is said to influence the personality of the people born under its rule. “Mouse” personalities have enterprising spirits and work hard to achieve their goals. The birth years of the Lunar Mouse are 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996 and 2008.
Product Highlights
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The Lunar II Mouse ½ oz gold coin has a fineness of .9999 gold and a declared mintage of 3,474 coins.
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The Lunar II Mouse is the inaugural coin in the series from the Perth Mint.
Design
The motif side of the coin depicts a Mouse on a stony path with chili peppers in the background. “Year of the Mouse” is inscripted on the bottom. The Chinese character for “mouse” can be seen above the motif.
The value side shows the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of her majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The engravings are the name of the regent, country of origin, face value, date of issue and fine weight.
Product Details
Manufacturer: Perth Mint
Country of Origin: Australia
Series Name: Lunar II “Year of the Mouse”
Year of Issue: 2008
Diameter: 30.6 mm
Purity: 99.99% Gold
Fine Weight: 1/2 ounce
Nominal Value: 50 Dollars
| Metal | Gold |
| Form | Gold Coin |
| Country of Origin | Australia |
| Manufacturer | Perth Mint |
| Series | Lunar II |
| Purity | 999.9/1000 |
| Fineweight | 15.55 gram |
| Gross Weight | 15.55 gram |
| Denomination (oz) | 1/2 oz |
| Year of issue | 2008 |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Condition | Circulated |
| Face value | 50 AUD |
| Thickness | 2.50 mm |
| Diameter | 30.60 mm |
| Mintage | 3474 |
| Packaging | single in Capsule |
| Packaging Unit | 20 per roll |
| Large Packaging 2 | 100 per box |