Silver Lunar II Coin: Year of the Mouse 2008 Color, 1 oz.

The Silver Year of the Mouse gives rise to a new series of collector coins inspired by the Chinese lunar calendar.

It is divided into 12-year cycles, with each year symbolized by a different animal. According to Chinese mythology, these animals were the first to answer the Buddha's call. The year of the mouse/rat opens a new 12-year calendar cycle. The Chinese believe that being born in the year of a particular animal has a very strong influence on a person's personality and entire life. People born under the sign of the rat are characterized by honesty, perceptiveness and intelligence.

Coins from the lunar collection of the Perth mint, are an attractive proposition for collectors. They are characterized by precision workmanship and attention to detail. The reverse of the coin depicts two mice foraging in the grain. The Chinese symbol of the year of the mouse is placed next to it, along with the year the coin was minted - 2008, which also marks the beginning of the new cycle of the Chinese calendar. On the reverse of the coin you will find the traditional for Perth Mint coins image of Elizabeth II - Queen of Great Britain along with the denomination - 1 AUD.