200 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Year of the Mouse - Gold Bullion Coin) 2008 front 200 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Year of the Mouse - Gold Bullion Coin) 2008 back
200 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Year of the Mouse - Gold Bullion Coin) 2008 photo
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200 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Year of the Mouse - Gold Bullion Coin

2008 year
Gold (.9999) 62.2 g 41.1 mm
Description
Issuer
Australia
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2008
Value
200 Dollars 200 AUD = USD 138
Currency
Dollar (1966-date)
Composition
Gold (.9999)
Weight
62.2 g
Diameter
41.1 mm
Thickness
4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#89388
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Mouse crouching on a bed of stones with chilli peppers clustered in the background, Chinese character for "mouse" at top right

Scripts: Chinese, Latin

Lettering:
P

Year of the Mouse

Translation: 鼠 = Mouse

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issued by the Perth Mint - $200 Two Ounce Fine Gold Lunar Series 2 Coin.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2008 Australian Gold Bullion Coin (4th Portrait - Year of the Mouse) is that it features a unique reverse design that showcases a mouse climbing a stalk of bamboo, symbolizing the Year of the Mouse in the Chinese Lunar Calendar. This design was created by the renowned Australian artist, Natasha Muhl, and is not found on any other coin in the series.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2008 P 677 - - - - - -

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