A prestigious collectible crafted from one kilo of 99.99% pure silver and featuring a one-gram gold insert, this flawlessly struck coin is a rare release with no more than 388 available.
The unique tribute to the legendary lunar calendar portrays the first animal in the zodiac in vivid color and enshrines the Chinese character for ‘mouse’ in pure gold.
Those born under the sign of the Chinese lunar mouse in 2020, 2008, 1996, 1984, 1972 and every 12th preceding year, are said to be smart, resourceful, adaptable and kind. Possessing a rich imagination and strong intuition, mice rely on quick wits and an enterprising nature to find opportunities for success in almost all endeavors.
Struck by The Perth Mint from 99.99% pure silver, the coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965.
The Perth Mint will release no more than 388 of the 2020 Year of the Mouse 1 Kilo Silver Coin with Gold Privy Mark.
Perth Mint Design
The coin’s reverse portrays two-colored mice foraging on husks of corn. Also included in the design is a 1-gram pure gold privy insert portraying the Chinese character for ‘mouse’, the inscription ‘MOUSE 2020’ and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.
The obverse of the coin depicts the Jody Clark effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the weight and fineness, and the monetary denomination.
Presentation
The coin is housed in a classic display case with a clear lid decorated with a silver geometric design. The case is packaged in a beautifully illustrated shipper portraying the story of how the mouse became an animal of the zodiac and is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
The shippers of future animals in the Lunar Series III will, when arrayed together, form a diorama depicting the ancient myth of The Great Race, which tells how the zodiac came into being.
Designer(s):
Designer and engraver Jody Clark joined the Royal Mint UK in 2012. His portrait of Queen Elizabeth II became the fifth official portrait in 2015 (View Designer’s Profile).
Ing Ing Jong is a coin designer at the Perth Mint. Her work can be seen on many of the Lunar Series coins.
Coin Specifications:
| Country: | Australia |
| Year Of Issue: | 2020 |
| Denomination: | 30 Dollars (AUD) |
| Mint Mark: | P |
| Mintage: | 388 |
| Alloy: | .9999 Silver |
| Weight: | 1000.10 g |
| Diameter: | 100.90 mm |
| Thickness: | 14.50 mm |
| OBV Designer | Jody Clark |
| REV Designer | Ing Ing Jong |
| Quality: | Uncirculated |
INTERESTED? You Can Buy this Coin at APMEX
