Brand-new edition of the Lunar III silver coin - issued by the Perth Mint. These coins are struck in 1 troy ounce (31.103 grams) of fine silver. Each year, an differrent animal is placed in the design of the Lunar series. 2020 is the year of the mouse. The Lunar series contains twelve different designs with twelve different animals according to the Chinese Zodiac. The current series - Lunar III - starts with the year of the mouse in 2020.
Silver Lunar coins are very popular among investors and collectors of silver coins. The Perth Mint strikes these silver coins in a beautiful BU (Brilliantly Uncirculated) condition. We offer these coins in the original protective coin capsule to keep the coins in perfect condition. The purity of this coin is 99.99%, the highest purity silver.
On the obverse of the coin, two mice are depicted while chewing on some korn. The Chinese sign represents the word 'mouse'.
On the reverse of this coin Queen Elizabeth II is depicted. Since this coin is legal tender in Australia, a face value is depicted on the reverse. The following lines are depicted on the reverse: Elizabeth II Australia - 1 oz 9999 ag 1 dollar. The coins are issued in Australia so the face value is expressed in Australian Dollars.
The Lunar 2020 coins are also available in other sizes. The Perth Mint has also struck the Lunar 2020 coins in 1/2 troy ounce, 2 troy ounce, 5 troy ounce and 10 troy ounce and 1 kilogram as well. The kilogram coin is very popular among investors because it is a cheap way to buy silver. The Perth Mint also issued the Lunar coins in gold. The gold coins have a different design.
On the obverse you see two mice with two pieces of korn. You can also see the inscriptions MOUSE - the name of the coin, 2020 - the year of issue and P - the mint mark of The Perth Mint.
On the reverse you can see the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. Around you can see the inscriptions AUSTRALIA - the country of issue, 1 DOLLAR - the face value of the coin, 1oz 9999 Ag - the weight and purity and ELIZABETH II - the name of the Queen.