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2020 1 oz Proof Silver Lunar Year of The Mouse / Rat Australian Perth Mint (w/Box & COA)

 

The Perth Mint's highly anticipated Lunar Coin Program starts its new cycle with the release of the 2020 Year of the Mouse Coins. With an extremely limited mintage of only 7,500 pieces, this 2020 1 oz Proof Silver Lunar Year of The Mouse / Rat coin marks a special collectible addition to the series. 

This coin is meticulously struck in .9999 silver with an impressive proof finish. The obverse of the coin displays Jody Clark's renowned depiction of Queen Elizabeth II. The reverse features two spritely mice climbing on the ears of corn growing out of stalks. 

Each coin comes enclosed in a clear lid display case with a beautifully illustrated shipper. For the first time, the illustrations on the shippers, when arranged in order, are designed to form a diorama. The combined image depicts the ancient story of how each animal took its place in the zodiac calendar, making this item perfect for collectors. On this shipper, the mouse looks proudly to the sky as it admires the clever trick is used to cross the river marking the end of the zodiac race first.

The Chinese Lunar calendar has a 12-year cycle, where each year is associated with different animals. In addition, each animal is believed to influence the character of the people born under its sign. People born under the sign of Mouse are often associated with wealth, adaptability and intelligence.

Start your Lunar Series III coin collection off while supplies last with this special 2020 1 oz Proof Silver Lunar Year of The Mouse / Rat coin.

Product Specifications:

  • Made from .9999 fine silver with the weight of 1 troy oz
  • Proof finish
  • Produced by the Perth Mint 
  • Extremely low mintage of only 7,500 pieces
  • Australian Legal Tender
  • $1 AUD Face Value
  • First release in the Lunar Series III
  • Housed in a decorated display case. The case comes with an illustrated shipper and a numbered Certificate of Authenticity
  • Obverse: Features the royal image of Jody Clark’s Queen Elizabeth II, designed in 1998. Inscriptions: "ELIZABETH II", "AUSTRALIA", "1 DOLLAR", along with the purity and weight.
  • Reverse: Displays two field mice climbing on husks of corn. Inscriptions: “MOUSE 2020”, the Chinese character for “Mouse”, and the P mintmark for Perth Mint

Bullion Exchanges carries an extensive variety of exclusive items from renowned international mints and refineries. Add this 2020 1 oz Proof Silver Lunar Year of The Mouse / Rat coin to your collection today. The Brilliant Uncirculated version of this coin in silver and gold is also available for purchase. For any questions or concerns, please contact our customer service representatives and they will be happy to assist you.

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Product specifications

Year2020
FinishProof
Purity.9999
Denomination$1 AUD
Actual Weight1 troy oz
Gross Weight 31.1 grams
Diameter40.6 mm
Thickness2.6 mm
Mint/BrandPerth Mint
Mintage7,500 (Maximum)