2008 $1 Lunar Year of The Mouse 1oz Silver Coloured Coin Silver - 3oz Proof/Antiqued particularly the importance of trees

particularly the importance of trees to water quality

The aim of the International Year is to demonstrate new ways in which earth sciences can help ensure a safer and more prosperous world

the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour in December 1941 and subsequent advances throughout the Asia-Pacific region brought the war closer to home

a symbol of wisdom

its entire body

2008 $1 Lunar Year of The Mouse 1oz Silver Coloured Coin Silver - 3oz Proof/Antiqued particularly the importance of treesIn Chinese culture, people born in the Year of the Mouse are regarded as ambitious, quick witted and hardworking. The coins reverse depicts a coloured image of two mice on a bed of straw with pumpkins and a vine in the background. As well as the inscription Year of the Mouse and the Chinese character for mouse, the design also incorporates The Perth Mints P mintmark.