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2020 RAM Lunar Rat 1/2oz Silver Rectangular UNC Coin
2020 RAM Lunar Rat 1/2oz Silver Rectangular UNC Coin
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The Royal Australian Mint celebrates the dawn of the Chinese zodiac cycle with this extraordinary 2020 legal tender release. Commemorating the Year of the Rat, this piece serves as the historic first issue of the mint's highly anticipated rectangular lunar series. Struck from a half-ounce of 99.9% pure silver, the coin honors those born under the sign of wisdom, adaptability, and sharp intuition. It holds substantial historical and thematic interest for modern decimal collectors and lunar series enthusiasts looking to anchor their collections with a landmark premier issue.
Presented in brilliant uncirculated quality, the coin features outstanding eye appeal with crisp, satin-like design elements contrasted against pristine frosted fields. The innovative rectangular canvas masterfully showcases a detailed rat framed by traditional lychee fruits and the official Chinese character for the sign. The obverse bears the sophisticated Jody Clark effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Securely housed in a custom protective capsule and original mint packaging, this coin ensures long-term preservation and lasting numismatic integrity.
With a strictly limited worldwide mintage of only 10,000 pieces, this innovative rectangular strike carries immense secondary market appeal and technical scarcity. The unique geometric format combined with sovereign Australian backing guarantees its position as a highly sought-after numismatic treasure. This release represents a pinnacle acquisition for proof collectors and wildlife theme investors alike, offering an exceptional blend of low-mintage rarity, traditional cultural symbolism, and cutting-edge contemporary minting excellence.
● Contains a half-ounce of 99.9% pure silver in brilliant uncirculated condition
● Features a highly unique and innovative rectangular numismatic coin format
● Represents the landmark first official issue of the new RAM Lunar Series
● Strictly limited worldwide production with a maximum mintage of 10,000 pieces
● Housed securely in a custom protective capsule and official original mint box
● Accompanied by an official Certificate of Authenticity verifying its limited status
● Official Australian legal tender carrying a one dollar monetary denomination
● Outstanding eye appeal featuring the Jody Clark effigy of Queen Elizabeth II
● Strong collector appeal for lunar enthusiasts, decimal collectors, and silver investors
| Year | 2020 |
| Country | Australia |
| Denomination | $1 |
| Theme | Year of the Rat |
| Series | RAM Lunar Series |
| Finish | Uncirculated |
| Metal | Silver |
| Weight | 1/2oz |
| Purity | .999 Fine Silver |
| Gross Weight | 15.5 g |
| Diameter | 42.70 x 24.70 mm |
| Mintage | 10000 |
| Packaging | Original Box and Capsule |
| Authentication | Certificate of Authenticity |
| Type | Legal Tender |
| Strike Type | Uncirculated |
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