Lunar II Mouse 1/10oz Gold Coin 2008
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 Lunar II gold coin series is one of the most popular gold bullion coin programs from the Perth Mint. The 12 year coin series features the animals of the Chinese Lunar Calendar. The “Year of the Mouse” is the first animal in the 12 year lunar cycle.
Product Highlights
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The Lunar II Mouse 1/10 oz gold coin has a fineness of 99.99% gold and declared mintage of 5,821 coins.
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The motif side of the coin shows a mouse on a bed of rocks with chili peppers clustered above.
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The value side depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of her majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The queen is shown with a royal diadem and earring.
Product Details
Manufacturer: Perth Mint
Country of Origin: Australia
Series Name: Lunar II “Year of the Mouse”
Year of Issue: 2008
Diameter: 18.6 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 II |
| Purity | 999.9/1000 |
| Fineweight | 3.11 gram |
| Gross Weight | 3.11 gram |
| Denomination (oz) | 1/10 oz |
| Year of issue | 2008 |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Condition | Circulated |
| Face value | 15 AUD |
| Thickness | 2.00 mm |
| Diameter | 18.60 mm |
| Mintage | 5821 |
| Packaging | single in Capsule |
| Packaging Unit | 20 per roll |
| Large Packaging 2 | 100 per box |