Queensland Mint is proud to present the 2020 1/10th oz Australian Mouse Gold Coin.
Reputedly the oldest chronological record in history, the ancient Chinese Lunar Calendar dates back beyond 2,600 BC. Based on the appearance of the new moon, it associates a different animal with each year in the 12-year lunar cycle. According to legend, the order of the animals in Chinese astrology was determined by their race across a river. Unknown to the ox, the mouse hitched a ride on its back, leaping to victory at the very last second. The tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig followed the quick-thinking mouse and the flabbergasted ox to dry land.
Coin Highlights:
- Contains 1/10th oz 9999 Fine Gold
- Limited mintage
- Protectice acrylic capsule
Reverse: Portrays a mouse among stalks of wheat. Also included in the design is the Chinese character for ‘mouse’, the inscription ‘MOUSE 2020’ and The Perth Mint ‘P’ mintmark
Obverse: Depicts the Jody Clark effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the weight and fineness and the monetary denomination
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