2020 $5 Lunar Year Of The Rat 1oz Silver Proof Domed Coin

The Coin Company is proud to present a unique $5 Silver Proof Domed Coin, produced by the Royal Australian Mint, which celebrates the 2020 Year of the Rat in the Chinese lunar calendar.

Featuring a magnificent obverse design of the twelve-year lunar calendar wheel, this coin would make an ideal gift to wish Fu (Happiness), Lu (Wealth) and Shou (Longevity) to all in the Year of the Rat.

The Rat is the first sign of the twelve-year lunar calendar: this reflects the traditional story of how the Jade Emperor had the twelve animals of the zodiac race across a river to decide what order they would go in. Clever Rat hitched a ride on the strong Ox and managed to come first. People born under the sign of the Rat are also considered to be clever, quick-witted and resourceful.

Struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver, this domed coin features a clever rat surrounded by auspicious lychee. During Chinese New Year, which is an internationally celebrated cultural festival, it is traditional to exchange coins and money as gifts.

Coin Highlights:

• Reverse design features a clever rat surrounded by auspicious lychee
• Obverse design shows the twelve-year lunar calendar wheel
• Limited mintage of just 7,500 coins worldwide
• Australian legal tender