One of Australias most prominent coin programs is the Lunar Series from the Perth Mint. Now in its third generation, the lunar-themed designs at Perth Mint burst onto the scene in 1996 with 12 distinctive designs, one for each animal in the Zodiac. That legacy continued in the Lunar Series II collection from 2008 to 2019 and now carries on in the Lunar Series III collection starting with the 2020 Year of the Mouse. Today, you have the opportunity to purchase the 2020 Gilded Australian Lunar Mouse 1 oz Silver Coin online at Provident Metals.

Highlights:

• Available to you inside of plastic capsules and come with a Certificate of Authenticity!
• 1^st coin design issued in the Lunar Series III collection!
• Limited availability of gilded coins!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .9999 pure silver.
• The face value of $1 (AUD) is fully backed by the Australian government.
• On the obverse field is Queen Elizabeth II.
• The reverse side includes two mice on the Year of the Mouse design.
• Artwork from Ing Ing Jong.
• Gilded 24-karat gold layer on reverse design elements.

Gilded silver coins are unique in the combination of gold and silver in one coin. Gilded finishes refer to a thin layer of 24-karat gold applied to certain, limited design elements on the coin. In the case of 2020 Australian Lunar Mouse 1 oz Silver Coins, that thin layer of gold is found only on the mice in the reverse design element. The addition of gold doesnt alter the overall value of the precious metals, but it does add visual beauty.

Obverse

On the obverse face of 2020 Gilded Australian Lunar Mouse Coins is the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. Her Majesty features here in the sixth-generation Australian design from Jody Clark. This is the first design since 1966 to include the Queens neckline and shoulders in the portrait. Elizabeth II is depicted in right-profile relief in this design with the George IV State Diadem crown on her head, earrings, and the Victorian coronation necklace around her neck.

Reverse

The reverse side of 2020 Gilded Australian Lunar Mouse 1 oz Silver Coins includes Ing Ing Jongs design for the Year of the Mouse. Here, two mice climb up a corn stalk to peel back the husk and dine on the kernels. As mentioned above, the gilded gold layer is found only on the two mice, with all other features left in beautiful silver finishes.

History

Lunar Series III launches in 2020 with the Year of the Mouse design. This picks up right after the 2019 conclusion of the Lunar Series II collection and starts with the previous two collections started, with the Year of the Mouse.

Ordering

2020 Gilded Australian Lunar Mouse 1 oz Silver Coins are available with plastic capsules to house the coin and feature a Certificate of Authenticity. Provident Metals customer service is available to answer your questions. You can call us at 800-313-3315, chat with us live online, or email us.