1996 1 oz $100 Gold Lunar Year of the Rat Australia Perth Mint Series I BU (In Cap)
### **1996 1 oz $100 Gold Lunar Year of the Rat Australia Perth Mint Series I BU (In Cap)** The 1996 1 oz Gold Lunar Rat coin was minted by the Perth Mint in Australia as part of its Lunar Series I, which features designs based on the Chinese zodiac. The Lunar Series is highly sought after by collectors and investors, and the 1996 1 oz Gold Lunar Rat coin is no exception. The coin is made of .9999 pure gold and has a weight of 1 troy ounce. The 1996 1 oz Gold Lunar Rat coin has a limited mintage, which adds to its scarcity and collectibility, so order yours today. The obverse features Raphael Maklouf's effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II along with the denomination. The reverse displays a rat walling across rocky terrain. Inscriptions include the Chinese characters for 'Rat' along with the weight, purity, and year of mintage. **Coin Specifications:** - **Maximum Mintage of 30,000** - **Declared Mintage is 16,593** - Contains 1 troy ounce of .9999 fine gold - Produced by the Perth Mint - Brilliant Uncirculated Condition - Face value of $100 AUD, backed by the Australian government - **Obverse**: Displays the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Inscriptions: “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”, and denomination. - **Reverse**: The reverse displays a rat walling across rocky terrain. Inscriptions include the Chinese characters for 'Rat' along with the weight, purity, and year of mintage. **1996 1 oz $100 Gold Lunar Year of the Rat Australia Perth Mint Series I BU** is highly collectible and is sought after by both investors and coin collectors. Be sure to check out our array of **[Perth Mint gold coins](file:///buy-gold/australian-gold-coins/perth-mint)**. Love this series? Peruse the rest of the **[Gold Lunar Series](file:///buy-gold/australian-gold-coins/perth-mint/perth-mint-gold-lunar)** as well as the **[Silver Lunar Series](file:///buy-silver/coins/australian-silver-coins/silver-lunar-coins)**. After your order is placed, we will carefully package and ship your items. Please do not hesitate to **[reach out](file:///contacts)** to our customer service representatives with any questions.