The 2008 1oz Gold Australian Lunar Series II Bullion Coin celebrates the Year of the Mouse in The Perth Mint’s Chinese zodiac bullion programme. Struck in one troy ounce of .9999 fine gold, it combines Australian legal tender status, Perth Mint production quality and a changing annual lunar reverse that appeals to both bullion investors and date-run collectors. This Mouse issue opens Lunar Series II, restarting the 12-animal cycle with a larger modern collector following.