



2008 Perth Mint Lunar Mouse 1oz Silver Proof Coin
Australian Lunar Series II | 1oz Silver Proof | 99.9% Pure Silver | Limited Mintage 5,000
Celebrate the beginning of the acclaimed Australian Lunar Series II with this stunning 2008 Year of the Mouse Silver Proof Coin from The Perth Mint.
Struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in flawless proof quality, this highly collectible release honours the first animal of the Chinese lunar zodiac cycle. Featuring a beautifully detailed design of two mice among straw and gourds, the coin combines traditional lunar symbolism with exceptional Perth Mint craftsmanship.
With a limited mintage of only 5,000 coins worldwide, this inaugural Lunar Series II release remains one of the most sought-after modern lunar collectibles.
šØ Design Description
The reverse portrays two mice nesting in a bed of straw with pumpkins and gourds in the background.
Also included are:
⢠The inscription āYEAR OF THE MOUSEā
⢠The Chinese character for āMouseā
⢠The Perth Mintās traditional āPā mintmark
The obverse features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II together with:
⢠āELIZABETH IIā
⢠āAUSTRALIAā
⢠Monetary denomination
⢠Weight and purity inscription ā1 OZ 999 SILVERā
⨠Key Features
š Celebrates the Year of the Mouse (Rat)
⨠Premium proof quality finish
šļø First release in Australian Lunar Series II
š Limited mintage: 5,000 worldwide
š¦šŗ Australian legal tender ($1)
š Queen Elizabeth II obverse by Ian Rank-Broadley
š Individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity
š Presentation case with illustrated outer box
š Specifications
| Year | 2008 |
| Mint | Perth Mint |
| Series | Australian Lunar Series II |
| Theme | Year of the Mouse |
| Metal | Silver |
| Weight | 1oz (31.135g) |
| Purity | .999 |
| Finish | Proof |
| Denomination | $1 |
| Diameter | 45.10 mm |
| Thickness | 2.60 mm |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mintage | 5,000 |
| Legal Tender | Australia |
| Obverse Designer | Ian Rank-Broadley |
| Packaging | Presentation Case + Illustrated Outer Box + Numbered COA |
| SKU | CG08PMLMSSPF1ZBX01 |
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