50 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Year of the Mouse - Silver Bullion Coin
2008 year| Silver (.999) | 15.55 g | 32.1 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 50 Cents 0.50 AUD = USD 0.34 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 15.55 g |
| Diameter | 32.1 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#137451 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Two mice on a bed of hay, Chinese character for mouse upper right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
P 鼠
Year of the Mouse
Designer: Ing Ing Jong
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Issued by the Perth Mint - 50 Cent 1/2 Ounce Silver Lunar Series 2 Coin.The Silver Perth Lunar Series II features a different animal every year, starting with the mouse coin in 2008 followed by the ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig. The obverse features the profile of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as captured by Ian Rank Broadley. Although the Gold Perth Lunar Series II has also been released each year since 2008, the Gold and Silver editions feature differing designs.
The Lunar Series is based on the ancient 12-year Chinese lunar calendar, which dates back to 2,600 B.C. The Lunar Calendar is steeped in tradition and symbolism. Based on the appearance of the moon, the Lunar Calendar associates a different animal with each year in the 12-year cycle. These animals are said to have a profound influence on the personalities of people born under their rule.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2008 Australian 50c Silver Bullion Coin (4th Portrait - Year of the Mouse) is that it has a unique mintage of 1,000,000 coins, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and silver investors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 P | 340 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Year of the Mouse - Silver Bullion Coin) 2008 coin.
