2020 Year of the Rat 1oz .999 Silver Bullion Coin – Lunar Series
In celebration of 2020, the Lunar Year of the Rat, the Royal Australian Mint has released two precious metal investment coins. An accessible way to invest in precious metals, these two coins honour those born in the year of the Rat, who are believed to be smart, outgoing and sensitive. The gold investment coin also features a special new security feature.
In the Chinese Lunar Calendar, 2020 is the Year of the Rat, the first sign in the Calendar. These two precious metal investment coins celebrate the clever, cautious and persuasive people born under this Zodiac sign. The 2020 $100 1oz Gold Coin and 2020 $1 Silver Coin are both manufactured to the Royal Australian Mint’s brilliant uncirculated finish.
These premium coins are magnificent acquisitions for precious metal investors, or ideal gifts for anyone celebrating the Year of the Rat.
Coin Features
- 1 ounce of fine silver finished to the Royal Australian Mint’s brilliant uncirculated standard
- Coin’s obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II designed by Jody Clark
- Australian legal tender
- Limited worldwide mintage of 50,000
Technical Specifications
| Year Date | 2020 |
| Silver Content (Troy oz) | 1.000 |
| Monetary Denomination (AUD) | $ 1.00 |
| Fineness (% purity) | 99.9 |
| Diameter (mm) | 40.00 |
| Finish | Brilliant Uncirculated |
| Maximum Mintage | 50,000 |
| Obverse Designer | J. Clark |
| Reverse Designer | B. King |
| Packaging | Coin in capsule |
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