Explore our range of British Lunar Rat Coins, part of The Royal Mint’s flagship Shēngxiào Lunar Series, celebrating the Year of the Rat (2020)
. These coins mark the beginning of the second 12-year cycle in the modern Lunar collection, continuing one of the Royal Mint’s most successful contemporary programmes combining Chinese zodiac symbolism with British precious metal craftsmanship.
Struck in gold and silver, British Lunar Rat coins are available across multiple formats and finishes, including Proof, Brilliant Uncirculated, Bullion, and Certified graded issues, making this a key category for both collectors and investors.
This category includes a wide selection of British Lunar Rat issues, such as:
- Gold Lunar Rat coins (Proof, Bullion & Certified)
- Silver Lunar Rat coins (Proof, Bullion & Certified)
- 1oz £2 Silver Rat coins
- 5oz £10 Silver Rat coins
- 1kg £500 Silver Rat coins
- 1oz £100 Gold Rat coins
- Fractional gold Rat issues (selected releases)
- PCGS and NGC certified & graded coins
- 2020 Year of the Rat annual releases and special editions
The 2020 Year of the Rat
is especially significant as it begins the second Lunar zodiac cycle within the Shēngxiào series. The design by P. J. Lynch features a mother rat and her pups, symbolising intelligence, resourcefulness, and new beginnings, making it a cornerstone release for modern Lunar collectors.
Collectors are drawn to British Lunar Rat coins for their:
- Start of the second 12-year zodiac cycle
- Strong global demand across gold and silver formats
- Wide range of denominations and finishes
- Availability in proof, bullion, and certified slabs
- Continued popularity as a key modern Royal Mint series
At The London Coin Company, we offer a carefully selected range of British Lunar Rat Coins, including gold, silver, bullion, proof, and graded examples.
Whether you are looking for:
- 2020 Lunar Rat coins
- Gold proof and bullion Rat issues
- Silver £2 Lunar Rat coins
- Certified graded Rat coins
- Complete Rat-year collections
…you’ll find a curated selection suitable for both collectors and investors.
British Lunar Rat Coins mark the beginning of a new Shēngxiào cycle and remain an essential foundation piece within modern Royal Mint Lunar collecting.
