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Australian Lunar Series III Gold Mouse Coin - 1/2 oz

The 2020 Australian Lunar Series III Year of the Mouse 1/2 oz gold coin was produced by The Perth Mint in Western Australia. Each coin contains 1/2 troy ounce of 999.9 fine gold and carries a legal tender face value of 50 Australian Dollars.

The Perth Mint introduced its first Lunar Gold Coin Series in 1996, drawing inspiration from the twelve animals of the ancient Chinese zodiac. Following the success of the original twelve-year program, Lunar Series II was launched in 2008, followed by Lunar Series III in 2020 with a new generation of designs. The continuation of the program into a third cycle reflects the enduring popularity of lunar-themed precious metal coins among investors and collectors around the world.

Perth Mint Lunar coins have developed a strong international following, particularly in Asian markets where the zodiac carries deep cultural significance. Their combination of precious metal content, annually changing artwork and association with each birth year's zodiac animal has also made them popular as gifts and keepsakes, in addition to their role as physical precious metal investments. The Perth Mint describes the annual Lunar Series III release as one of its most anticipated programs.

The 2020 release celebrates the Year of the Mouse, the first animal in the twelve-year Chinese zodiac cycle. In Chinese culture, the mouse is associated with intelligence, resourcefulness, adaptability and prosperity. People born during Mouse years are traditionally said to possess qualities such as quick thinking, curiosity, charm and determination. Recent Mouse years include 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008 and 2020.

The reverse was designed by Perth Mint artist Ing Ing Jong and depicts a mouse climbing an ear of wheat, symbolising abundance and prosperity. The design also incorporates the Chinese character for mouse, the inscription MOUSE 2020 and The Perth Mint's traditional "P" mint mark. As with other releases in the collection, the artwork was created specifically for its respective lunar year, giving every zodiac issue a distinct appearance.

The obverse features Jody Clark's effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, together with the coin's weight, purity and monetary denomination. As Australian legal tender, the coin combines its 999.9 fine gold content with an official Australian dollar face value.

Series III gold bullion coins have been issued in an extensive range of weights, including 1/20 oz, 1/10 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/2 oz and 1 oz, as well as larger denominations. The 1/2 oz format represents one of the smaller fractional gold denominations in the range, providing an affordable way of owning physical Investment Precious Metals (IPM) in Singapore.

 

Product Details:

• Metal: Gold
• Weight: 1/2 oz / 15.55 grams
• Purity: .9999 fine gold
• Product Format: Bullion Coin
• Packaging: Protective Coin Capsule
• Mint: The Perth Mint
• Issuing Country: Australia
• Year: 2020
• Condition: Various Conditions
• Obverse: Queen Elizabeth II
• Reverse: Series III Mouse
• Face Value: 50 AUD
• Mintage: 10,059
• Storage Eligibility: Not Eligible for S.T.A.R. Storage
• Alternative Storage: The Reserve Safe Deposit Box 
• GST Status: No GST
• Edge: Reeded / Milled
• Mint Mark: "P" Mint Mark
• Diameter: 25.60 mm
• Thickness: 2.50 mm

 

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Current Pricing Details

Points computation: 1 coin = 6.40 points

Tier	Points required	Current Purchase Price	Current Price/Gram	Current Price/oz	Percentage Over Spot (ASK PRICE)	Buy/Sell Spread
1	-	SGD 2,923.07	SGD 187.96	SGD 5,846.14	9.67%	9.30%

Tier	1
Points required	-
Current Purchase Price	SGD 2,923.07
Current Price/Gram	SGD 187.96
Current Price/oz	SGD 5,846.14
Percentage Over Spot (ASK PRICE)	9.67%
Buy/Sell Spread	9.30%

Prices last updated: 17 Oct 2026, 04:58 SGT