Specimen 99.9% Pure Silver
The 2008-dated coin is struck from 1kg of 99.9% pure silver in specimen quality.
GOLDEN TOPAZ EYE
This coin's reverse design depicts two mice on a bed of straw with pumpkins in the background with a gemstone in its eyes. As well as the inscription ‘Year of the Mouse’ and the Chinese character for ‘mouse', the design also incorporates The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.
Australian Legal Tender
Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coin features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on its obverse.
Limited Mintage
The Perth Mint will release no more than 5,000 of these 1kg Gemstone Edition coins celebrating the 2008 Year of the Mouse.
Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Presentation Packaging
Accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, the coin is housed in a contemporary red and black display case and illustrated shipper.
Great Gift Idea
A wonderful collectable, this outstanding release also makes a great gift for people born in any year ‘ruled’ by the Chinese Lunar mouse – including 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996 and 2008.
Find out more about the Chinese Lunar Calender and the Year of the Mouse here.