2008 Perth Mint Lunar Mouse 1 oz Silver Coin

The 2008-dated coins are struck with 99.9% pure silver in proof quality. The reverse of each coin depicts two mice on a bed of straw with pumpkins in the background. As well as the inscription ‘Year of the Mouse’ and the Chinese character for ‘mouse’, the design also incorporates The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.

Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, each coin features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on its obverse. All Perth Mint Lunar series comes with original protective capsule.

This outstanding release also make great gifts for people born in any year ‘ruled’ by the Chinese Lunar mouse – including 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996 and 2008.

Year of the Mouse - 7 February 2008 to 25 January 2009

These people are said to possess enterprising spirits and are willing to work hard to achieve their goals. They love spending money and accumulating possessions. However, they should show restraint to avoid be labelled as greedy.
People born in the Year of the Mouse are also regarded as quick-witted and insightful, which equips them to succeed at almost anything. Ambition fuels their success, but sometimes it’s a stumbling block, particularly if they take on too many projects at once.

People born under the influence of the mouse are generally positive, cheerful, optimistic and charming, enabling them to make friends easily. They are most compatible with people born in the Years of the Dragon and Monkey.