Australia 50 cents Lunar Calendar series II Year of the Mouse silver coin 2008

The Australia 50 Cents Year of the Mouse Lunar Series II 2008 Silver Coin is the first release of the Perth Mint’s renowned second Lunar Calendar collection. It celebrates the Year of the Mouse, symbolizing cleverness, adaptability, and prosperity in Chinese tradition. The reverse design presents two detailed mice sitting on straw beside large pumpkins, a harvest scene that embodies fertility and abundance. Every detail—from the texture of their fur to the long curling tails—shows the exceptional craftsmanship of the Perth Mint. The composition also includes the Chinese character for “Mouse,” the inscription Year of the Mouse, and the mintmark P. At the bottom, the silver content is marked as 1/2 oz .999 Silver. On the obverse, the coin carries the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, surrounded by the inscriptions ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA, 50 CENTS, 2008. As the inaugural coin of Lunar Series II, it holds special value for collectors completing the full 12-coin cycle, uniting artistry, rarity, and cultural meaning.

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