The 2020 UK One Ounce Gold Year of the Rat coin is part of the Royal Mint's Shengxiao (Chinese Zodiac) Collection. The lunar Year of the Rat begins on 25th January, 2020.

This 24 carat gold coin has a fineness of 999.9% and contains one troy ounce of gold. As British Legal Tender, the coin is exempt from capital gains tax.

This coin comes sealed in a capsule and you can add a gift box to your order in the basket area.

Royal Mint Lunar Coins

The rat (or mouse) is actually the first animal in the lunar cycle. The Royal Mint did not start to produce lunar coins until 2014, with the Year of the Horse, so the rat is only mid-way through their series.

Year of the Rat

Those born under the Year of the Rat / Mouse are said to be successful, clever and content with living a quiet life. Other years of the rat include 2008, 1996, 1984, 1972, 1960 and 1948.

Obverse

The obverse was designed by Jody Clark. It shows the fifth coinage effigy of Queen Elizabeth II.

Reverse

The reverse was designed by P.J. Lynch. It shows a rat amongst some foliage. The designer said:

Rats are such intelligent creatures. I tried to reflect those qualities when I was making my designs for the Year of the Rat coin.

Key Information

Intrinsic Value	£3,333.69
Product ID	10566
Stock Status	Out of Stock

Product Spec

Metal	Gold
Weight/Size	1 Ounce
Gold Weight Troy Ounces	1.0000
Fineness/Carat	0.9999 / 24
Date	2020
Obverse Designer	Jody Clark
Reverse Designer	P.J. Lynch
Mint/Brand	The Royal Mint
Country	United Kingdom

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2020 Year of the Rat Royal Mint Lunar 1 oz Gold Bullion Coin