The 2006 1 oz Australia Gold Lunar Dog BU – Series I, struck by the Perth Mint from 99.99% pure gold, celebrates the Year of the Dog with a detailed Labrador Retriever design and the Chinese character for "Dog." As part of the original Lunar Series launched in 1996, this limited-mintage coin combines cultural heritage, numismatic artistry, and a Brilliant Uncirculated finish, making it a prized collectible that honors both ancient tradition and modern minting excellence.
The 2008 1 oz Australia Gold Lunar Mouse BU – Series II is the inaugural release of the Perth Mint’s celebrated Lunar Series II, honoring the Year of the Mouse with a detailed design symbolizing prosperity and intelligence. Struck in .9999 fine gold and limited in mintage, this brilliant uncirculated coin features Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and a mouse among wheat on the reverse, blending cultural significance, numismatic appeal, and the Perth Mint’s renowned craftsmanship into a prized collectible with legal tender status in Australia.
