The 1 oz U.S. Mint Commemorative Arts Gold Medal, first issued in the 1980s, honors America’s cultural icons with annually changing, intricate designs such as the bald eagle and Statue of Liberty. Struck in .9999 fine gold with limited mintage and encapsulated for protection, each medal showcases the U.S. Mint’s renowned craftsmanship and includes a certificate of authenticity, making it a prized tribute to influential figures in American literature, music, and the arts.
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.
The 2012 Kilo Australia Silver Lunar Dragon BU – Series II, struck by the Perth Mint, honors the Year of the Dragon with a stunning design featuring a traditional Chinese dragon clutching a pearl. Crafted from 1 kilogram of .999 fine silver in Brilliant Uncirculated condition, this limited-mintage coin combines exquisite artistry, legal tender status, and the rich heritage of the Lunar Series, which began in 1996 to celebrate the Chinese zodiac through exceptional numismatic craftsmanship.
The 2008 Kilo Australia Silver Lunar Mouse BU – Series II is a 1-kilogram .999 fine silver coin from the Perth Mint, marking the launch of Lunar Series II and honoring the Chinese Zodiac Year of the Mouse. Showcasing a detailed mouse design and Queen Elizabeth II’s effigy, this limited-mintage coin blends ancient Chinese tradition with British heritage, offering collectors a striking, brilliantly uncirculated piece of numismatic history.
