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 debut release of the Perth Mint’s second Lunar Calendar series. Honoring the Year of the Mouse, it reflects intelligence, adaptability, and prosperity. The reverse depicts two finely detailed mice resting on straw with large pumpkins in the background, creating a harvest scene symbolizing fertility and abundance. Above them appears the Chinese character for “Mouse,” along with the inscription Year of the Mouse. The Perth Mint’s P mintmark is also included. The obverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, surrounded by inscriptions ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA, 50 CENTS, 2008 and the silver content 1/2 oz .999 Silver. As the first coin of Lunar Series II, it holds a special place in numismatics, admired for its artistry, rarity, and cultural symbolism, making it a must-have for serious collectors.

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