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The 1996 1 oz Australian Gold Lunar Rat Coin was the first coin to be released by the Perth Mint following the introduction of their Lunar Series. It served as the debut of one of their longest-running series, a series concept still in use today with the Lunar Series III program that debuted in 2020. Today, JM Bullion offers you the 1996 1 oz Australian Gold Lunar Rat Coin!
Coin Highlights:
With a well-received introduction in 1996 and a curtain call in 2007, the Lunar Series I collection marked the debut of this design concept at the Perth Mint. The silver and gold coins featured distinctive offered the 1 oz weight class as the primary option for collectors and investors. The Lunar Series I collection was the only one to feature two Year of the Mouse designs as a 1996 coin was issued in the series with a 2008 coin offered as a conclusion to the Lunar Series I range and a separate one to launch Lunar Series II.
The obverse field of the 1996 1 oz Australian Gold Lunar Rat Coin bears the familiar face of England’s Queen Elizabeth II. The nation longest serving monarch is captured in right-profile relief by Raphael Maklouf for the Royal Mint. This right-profile portrait is a very ornate design and captures the Queen wearing the Royal Diadem crown, earrings, and a necklace. Engravings include the face value, nation of issue, and the Queen’s name.
For the reverse field of the 1996 1 oz Australian Gold Lunar Rat Coin, the image of a rat is featured. The design is engraved in great detail and depicts a rat scurrying up a rock as it looks to the right in curiosity.
We encourage JM Bullion shoppers to reach out to us when buying gold. Our customer service team is available online through our live web chat and email services, as well as our toll-free phone number at 800-276-6508.
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The 1996 1 oz Australian Gold Lunar Rat Coin was the first coin to be released by the Perth Mint following the introduction of their Lunar Series. It served as the debut of one of their longest-running series, a series concept still in use today with the Lunar Series III program that debuted in 2020. Today, JM Bullion offers you the 1996 1 oz Australian Gold Lunar Rat Coin!
Coin Highlights:
With a well-received introduction in 1996 and a curtain call in 2007, the Lunar Series I collection marked the debut of this design concept at the Perth Mint. The silver and gold coins featured distinctive offered the 1 oz weight class as the primary option for collectors and investors. The Lunar Series I collection was the only one to feature two Year of the Mouse designs as a 1996 coin was issued in the series with a 2008 coin offered as a conclusion to the Lunar Series I range and a separate one to launch Lunar Series II.
The obverse field of the 1996 1 oz Australian Gold Lunar Rat Coin bears the familiar face of England’s Queen Elizabeth II. The nation longest serving monarch is captured in right-profile relief by Raphael Maklouf for the Royal Mint. This right-profile portrait is a very ornate design and captures the Queen wearing the Royal Diadem crown, earrings, and a necklace. Engravings include the face value, nation of issue, and the Queen’s name.
For the reverse field of the 1996 1 oz Australian Gold Lunar Rat Coin, the image of a rat is featured. The design is engraved in great detail and depicts a rat scurrying up a rock as it looks to the right in curiosity.
We encourage JM Bullion shoppers to reach out to us when buying gold. Our customer service team is available online through our live web chat and email services, as well as our toll-free phone number at 800-276-6508.
