Perth Mint: Lunar III - Year of the Rabbit 1/4 oz Gold 2023 Proof
Lunar III: Year of the Rabbit 1/4 oz Gold 2023 Proof is the fourth edition of the Lunar III series. Previous coins in the series were the Year of the Mouse 2020, the Year of the Buffalo 2021 and the Year of the Tiger 2022. The lunar series refers to 12 animals that are representatives of the Chinese lunar calendar. The year 2023 belongs to the rabbit, otherwise known as the cat. Chinese zodiac sign rabbit falls in 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023.
All Lunar III coins are extremely popular with investors and collectors alike every year, and the design of the currency is prepared with the utmost care and precision by world-renowned designers. It is worth remembering that the products that are part of the lunar collection are an excellent investment of capital, due to the investment value, which is increasing from year to year.
The gold coin was struck in the bullion sample - Au.9999, weighing 1/4 troy ounce, in standard proof. An important element is the limited mintage of the coin, with only 5,000 pieces. Each coin comes with a numbered certificate of authenticity and original packaging.
Obverse the gold coin is decorated with the likeness of Queen Elizabeth II. The whole is surrounded by the inscription "ELIZABETH II" , "AUSTRALIA" and information about the face value, weight and minting sample. The designer of the obverse was Jody Clark.
Reverse shows a jumping rabbit. The reverse also features the Chinese "rabbit" sign, the inscription "RABBIT 2023" and the letter "P" which is the mint mark of The Perth Mint. The designer of the reverse was Ing Ing Jong.
