2020 5 oz Silver Lunar Year of The Mouse / Rat BU Australian Perth Mint In Cap

2020 5 oz Silver Lunar Year of The Mouse / Rat BU Australian Perth Mint In Cap

One of the first releases of the Perth Mint’s Lunar Series III, this 2020 5 oz Silver Lunar Year of The Mouse Coin is now available for purchase from Bullion Exchanges. The Perth Mint, situated in East Perth, Australia, first created the Lunar I series in 1999, which soon gained notable popularity. Subsequently, In 2008, the Perth Mint started releasing the Lunar II series, which began with the "Year of the Mouse" (also known as “Year of the Rat”) coin. This produced a slight overlap with the first and second Lunar Series between 2008 and 2010. The Lunar program continues to be an exceptionally well-liked series due to its high metal content and intricate zodiac depictions. Much to the delight of coin collectors worldwide, every single year the Perth Mint creates a new Zodiac Lunar coin. Make sure to buy this year’s coin for your family and friends who were born during the year of the mouse!

The Zodiac animal for 2020 is the Mouse. Those born during this year (as well as other years including 2008, 1996, 1984, and 1972), are considered to be productive, eager, and industrious. They are often known to be considerate and sociable as well. These traits often make someone a great teacher, business person, or designer.

The obverse of this coin features Queen Elizabeth II’s bust, designed by Jody Clark. Inscriptions around the edge include purity, weight, and denomination.

The reverse of the coin displays two charming field mice foraging for food amid cornhusks. Inscriptions appear on the right side of the coin.

Product Specifications:

• Made from .9999 fine silver with a weight of 5 troy oz
• Struck by the Perth Mint
• Brilliant Uncirculated Condition
• Individual coins come in a protective plastic capsule. Multiples of 5 arrive in a shrink-wrapped plastic roll
• Face value of $8 AUD
• Obverse: Features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Jody Clark. Inscriptions: "Elizabeth II", "Australia", "8 DOLLARS", as well as with the weight and purity of the coin
• Reverse: Displays two mice foraging for food. Inscriptions: “MOUSE 2020”, the Chinese symbol for “mouse”, and the “P” for Perth Mint

Bullion Exchanges currently provides these wondrous Silver Mint Perth Lunar Series III Coins along with a diverse selection of coins from the distinguished Perth Mint. Purchase this 2020 Silver 5 oz coin, and our shipping department will carefully wrap, package and send your item to you. If you have any questions relating to our Perth Mint products or any other products, please contact our customer service team.

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