The 1996 1oz Gold Australian Lunar Series I 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. As the first 1oz gold release of Lunar Series I, it is a key starting point for collectors building the original Perth Mint Lunar gold run.