2008 celebrates the Chinese Lunar Year of the Mouse. Immensely popular worldwide, these limited mintage coins struck by Australia’s world-famous Perth Mint, make a great gift for people born in any year “ruled” by the Chinese Lunar Mouse, including: 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996 and 2008. People born in the Year of the Mouse are typically sensitive and have good intuition and imagination. They are also optimistic, cheerful and rarely fall into low spirits.

The reverse depicts two mice on a bed of straw with pumpkins in the background, the inscription “Year of the Mouse,” the Chinese character for “mouse” and the Perth Mint’s traditional “P” mintmark. Each coin is encased in a red and black display case and further protected by an illustrated color keepsake depicting two mice.

2008 1 oz. Silver Proof - Struck in Proof Quality .999 fine silver, the frosted design on the Proof coin appears on a mirror-like polished background. Limited mintage of only 5,000 coins worldwide.

2008 1 oz. Gilded Silver Proof - Struck in .999 fine silver. The two mice are highlighted in 24K gold. Limited mintage of only 50,000 coins worldwide.

2008 1 oz. Silver Colorized Proof - Struck in .999 fine Silver, it features exquisite color detail of two mice on a bed of straw, pumpkins and vines. Limited mintage of 170,000 coins worldwide.

2008 Silver Four-Coin Typeset Collection - Struck in .999 fine silver, the set displays an exquisite range of finishes and is evidence of the skill of the Perth Mint artisans. Includes the Proof, Gilded, Colorized and Bullion Year of the Mouse coins. Extremely limited mintage of only 1,500 sets worldwide.