2020 1 oz Australia Silver Lunar Mouse BU - Series III

The 2020 1 oz Silver Lunar Mouse marks the first release of the Perth Mint's Lunar Series III, beginning a fresh 12-year cycle inspired by the Chinese zodiac. The Year of the Mouse (Rat) celebrates cleverness, adaptability, and resourcefulness--traits that are richly portrayed in this beautifully crafted silver coin. With exceptional purity and a brand-new design approach, this coin sets the tone for the next generation of Perth Mint lunar issues.

Design Insight:

Departing from the wider layouts of Series II, Lunar Series III coins embrace a refined, compact format, with modernized engraving and greater attention to fine detail. The charming pair of mice on this coin reflects not only familial bonds, but also the quick thinking and tenacity associated with the mouse in Eastern tradition.

Collector Note:

The 2020 Lunar Mouse is a must-have for both new collectors beginning Series III and investors seeking .9999 fine silver from one of the world's most respected mints. As the first coin in the new series, it carries added significance and collectibility over time.

Highlights:

• Face value: 1 Australian Dollar (AUD)
• Contains 1 troy ounce of .9999 fine silver
• Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition
• Obverse: Queen Elizabeth II effigy by Jody Clark, with face value and weight
• Reverse: Two mice foraging among stalks of corn, with the Chinese character for "Mouse," the inscription "Year of the Mouse," and the year 2020
• First issue in the 12-coin Lunar Series III