Item: Perth Mint 2008-2012 Lunar Series II 1/20oz Gold Coloured Collection

Issue Mint: The Perth Mint

Legal Tender: Australian $5 x 5

Mintage: 500 Sets

Material: 1/4 Troy oz 99.99% Gold

Condition: Brand New in original issue condition. The first five coins are accompanied by their own numbered Certificate of Authenticity and are housed in a prestigious presentation case allowing spaces for the forthcoming annual releases. The next seven coins will be available individually over the next seven years. They will be available in a capsule accompanied by their own Certificate of Authenticity.

Issue Price: $650+$159=$809

Release Date: 3 January 2012

Theme Background:

Reputedly the oldest chronological record in history, the ancient Chinese Lunar Calendar dates back before 2,600BC. Based on the appearance of the new moon, it associates a different animal with each year in the 12-year lunar cycle.

Traditionally, the first year of the lunar cycle is ruled by the mouse. According to legend, the order of the animals in Chinese astrology was determined by their race across a river. Each animal is believed to influence the personality of the people born under its rule.

Each coin is struck from 1/20oz of 99.99% pure gold in specimen quality.

The first five coins of the 12-coin set comprise:

2008 Year of the Mouse 1/20oz Gold Coloured Coin
2009 Year of the Ox 1/20oz Gold Coloured Coin
2010 Year of the Tiger 1/20oz Gold Coloured Coin
2011 Year of the Rabbit 1/20oz Gold Coloured Coin
2012 Year of the Dragon 1/20oz Gold Coloured Coin

Forthcoming releases:

• 2013 Year of the Snake
• 2014 Year of the Horse
• 2015 Year of the Goat
• 2016 Year of the Monkey
• 2017 Year of the Rooster
• 2018 Year of the Dog
• 2019 Year of the Pig

Technical Specifications for each coin: