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.

🎨 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 “YEAR OF THE MOUSE”
• The Chinese character for “Mouse”
• The Perth Mint’s traditional “P” mintmark

The obverse features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II together with:

• “ELIZABETH II”
• “AUSTRALIA”
• Monetary denomination
• Weight and purity inscription “1 OZ 999 SILVER”

🪙 1oz of 99.9% pure silver
🐭 Celebrates the Year of the Mouse (Rat)
✨ Premium proof quality finish
🏛️ First release in Australian Lunar Series II
🌍 Limited mintage: 5,000 worldwide
🇦🇺 Australian legal tender ($1)
👑 Queen Elizabeth II obverse by Ian Rank-Broadley
📜 Individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity
🎁 Presentation case with illustrated outer box

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