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Australian Lunar II Series - Gemstone Kilo silver coins

Coin nameAustralian Lunar 2008 Gemstone Mouse Kilo Silver Coin
StateAustralia
LawCurrency (Perth Mint) Determination 2008 (No. 1)
Date of issueN/A
Denomination30 dollars
Metal, finenessSilver 999/1.000
Total weight (gr)1.001,002 (± 1,500)
Fine metal content not less than (gr)1.000,00
Diameter (mm)101,00
Thickness (mm)14,60
EdgeMilled
QualityBrilliant uncirculated
Mintage (pcs)5.000
MintPerth Mint
Picture
Reverse The design depicts a coloured image of two mice on a bed of straw with pumpkins and a vine in the background. The design incorporates the Perth Mint's mintmark "P" on top left, the Chinese character for mouse on top right, and the inscription "Year of the Mouse" on bottom. The reverse includes blue sapphires which have been inset in the visible eye on both mice.
Reverse authorN/A
Obverse Immediately inside the rim, the inscriptions: to the top left "ELIZABETH II", to the top right "AUSTRALIA", to the bottom left "1KG 999 SILVER", to the bottom right "30 DOLLARS" and at the bottom "2008". In the centre, an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, and the monogram "IRB".
Obverse authorIan Rank-Broadley (UK)
CoA0093/5.000

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