2023 PerthMint Australian Lunar Series III -  Year of the Rabbit - 1oz Silver Proof Coloured Coin

The ancient Chinese Lunar Calendar, considered the oldest chronological record, dates back to before 2,600 BC and assigns a different animal to each year in a 12-year lunar cycle. The order of these animals, including the rabbit, is based on a legendary race across a river. The Rabbit, the fourth sign of the Chinese Zodiac, is seen as a symbol of luck and is believed to influence the personalities of those born under its sign, such as in 2023, 2011, and previous 12-year cycles. People born under the Rabbit sign are thought to be intelligent, creative, vigilant, and compassionate.

Coin Highlights:

• Composition: 1 oz of 9999 Fine Silver
• Legal Tender: Australian with government-backed purity guarantee and face value
• Mintage: 7,500
• Reverse Design: Features a colored depiction of a rabbit with its ears erect and another rabbit stretching toward a budding branch. The design includes the Chinese character for 'rabbit,' the inscription 'RABBIT 2023,' and The Perth Mint’s 'P' mintmark.
• Obverse Design: Shows the Jody Clark effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, along with the monetary denomination, weight, and purity.