50 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Year of the Mouse - Silver Bullion Coin

Features

Issuer Australia
Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type Non-circulating coin
Year 2008
Value 50 Cents
0.50 AUD = USD 0.33
Currency Dollar (1966-date)
Composition Silver (.999)
Weight 15.55 g
Diameter 32.1 mm
Thickness 3 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
137451

Commemorative issue

Lunar Year of the Mouse

Series: Lunar series II

Obverse

4th portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA
IRB
1/2oz 999 SILVER 2008 50 CENTS

Designer: Ian Rank-Broadley

Reverse

Two mice on a bed of hay, Chinese character for mouse upper right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
P 鼠
Year of the Mouse

Designer: Ing Ing Jong

Edge

Reeded

Mint

P Perth Mint, Australia (1899-date)

Comments

Issued by the Perth Mint - 50 Cent 1/2 Ounce Silver Lunar Series 2 Coin.

The Silver Perth Lunar Series II features a different animal every year, starting with the mouse coin in 2008 followed by the ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig. The obverse features the profile of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as captured by Ian Rank Broadley. Although the Gold Perth Lunar Series II has also been released each year since 2008, the Gold and Silver editions feature differing designs.

The Lunar Series is based on the ancient 12-year Chinese lunar calendar, which dates back to 2,600 B.C. The Lunar Calendar is steeped in tradition and symbolism. Based on the appearance of the moon, the Lunar Calendar associates a different animal with each year in the 12-year cycle. These animals are said to have a profound influence on the personalities of people born under their rule.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
2008 P 17 674 40% BU
2008 P 47 018 27% BU - Coloured
2008 P 340 27% Proof in 3 Coin set

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