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Return of the rabbit

First issued for 1996 and now in its third cycle, the long-running Australian Lunar Coin Series celebrates the 12 animals of the lunar zodiac. These 2023-dated coins mark the return of the rabbit, whose rule over every fourth year in the 12-year lunar calendar is said to bestow intelligence, creativity, vigilance and compassion on those born under its influence in 2023 and every 12th preceding year.

Trio of treatments

Portraying an alert rabbit with its ears erect and another rabbit stretching towards a budding branch, each coin demonstrates a different surface treatment. Delicately frosted rabbits appear on the proof coin’s immaculate, mirror-like table. The coloured coin depicts the creatures in vivid hues, while the 1oz gilded variant highlights the animals in 24-carat gold. Included in the design is the Chinese character for ‘rabbit’, the inscription ‘RABBIT 2023’ and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.

00 2023 Year of the Rabbit Silver Trio InCase HighRes

Classic display case

Accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity, the set is housed in a classic display case with a clear lid and an illustrated shipper which aligns with other Trio releases to form a diorama of every animal in the lunar calendar.

 

 

Variations

All sizes available

Specifications

Product specification

Year

2023

2023

2023

Metal

Silver

Silver

Silver

Silver Content (Troy oz)

1.000

1.000

1.000

Monetary Denomination (AUD)

1.00

1.00

1.00

Fineness (% purity)

99.99

99.99

99.99

Minimum Gross Weight (g)

31.107

31.107

31.107

Maximum Diameter (mm)

40.90

40.90

40.90

Maximum Thickness (mm)

3.50

3.50

3.50

Finish

Proof

Proof Coloured

Gilded

Maximum Mintage

7,500

7,500

25,000

Designer

Ing Ing Jong

Ing Ing Jong

Ing Ing Jong

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