2008 opens Series II with the Year of the Mouse, restarting the 12-animal cycle with a wider size range and higher mintage limits than the original Series I run. It's the more accessible, more available entry point into that specific zodiac animal compared to the scarcer 1996 Series I coin, and generally the better starting point for a new Lunar Series collector.
Series II coins are more common and generally lower-priced than their Series I equivalents of the same animal — a sensible starting point for a budget-conscious collector before considering a Series I upgrade later.
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Start tracking freeThe 2008 (Series II) coin was produced in higher numbers and offered in a wider size range than the 1996 Series I coin, making it more available and generally less expensive.
Yes — it's more accessible and lower-priced than Series I, making it a practical way to start before deciding whether to pursue the scarcer earlier series.