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Also referred to as a rat, the 2008 mouse is the first installment of the Perth Mint's Australian Lunar Series II. The rat is also the first animal in the Chinese zodiac calendar so it was fitting for it to begin the Lunar Series II. The 2008 mouse was minted alongside its Series I counterpart to keep in line with the silver lunar series' years. The one ounce pure gold coin sparkles with the flawless brilliantly uncirculated finish, also exhibiting proof-like features. It also comes excellently packaged in a mint-sealed capsule for protection during travel and storage. Although the mouse is unappealing and feared by many people because of their disgust, people born under the year of the mouse have quite the opposite reputation. Mouse people are known to be very social, to keep good company, and to treat close friends as family. They are loyal, successful in all aspects of their life, and truly hope for the best when it comes to people they love. What better way to celebrate the mouse in your life than giving them the gift of a remarkable gold coin, that also represents them as a person.
The reverse design presents a small mouse, crouched tightly on some small stones. The mouse seems proof-like with having a mirrored finish. The statement, "Year of the Mouse" is inscribed on the bottom of the coin, along with the mint-mark "P" and the Chinese symbol for "mouse". Turning the coin over, you will notice a beautiful upgrade of the famous portrait of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. Due to the raised engraving and proof-like features, the Queen is dimensional and looks as if she is coming out of the coin. Surrounding the rim of the coin are the words, "Australia", 1 oz .999 gold, 2008, and the coin's denomination of $100.
