These 2008/2007 Australian Year of the Rat Lunar 1 oz Silver Bullion Coins are manufactured by The Perth Mint. They commemorate the first animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese Zodiac and feature different years on the obverse ('2007') and reverse ('2008').

The reason for the differing dates is that The Perth Mint's gold lunar series began in 1996, while the Lunar Series I did not start until 1999. With their 2nd lunar cycle due to begin in 2008, the mint issued the remaining Series I silver coins, allowing collectors to complete their collection. These series I coins are all dated 2007. With the gold and silver coins aligned, the Perth Mint were then able to release their lunar series II collection
This coin is in superb condition and does come in its original capsule