Perth Mint: Lunar III - Year of the Rabbit: Set of 3 coins 3 x 1 oz Silver 2023
Lunar III: Year of the Rabbit - Set of 3 coins 3 x 1 oz Silver 2023 is a unique set of three coins included in the Lunar series - Lunar III. The coins as well as the entire series were produced by the leading producer of investment and collectible products - The Perth Mint. Coins are guaranteed by the Australian government and are full legal tender in the country of the issuer.
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 set includes: Lunar III: Year of the Rabbit 1 ounce Silver 2023 Proof, weighing 1 troy ounce and measuring 40.9 mm in diameter, Lunar III: Year of the Rabbit colored 1 ounce Silver 2023 Proof, weighing 1 troy ounce and measuring 40.9 mm in diameter, and Lunar III: Year of the Rabbit gold plated 1 ounce Silver 2023 weighing 1 troy ounce and measuring 40.9 mm in diameter.
The silver coins were minted in the bullion sample - Ag.9999. An important element is the limited edition of the set, with only 1,500 pieces. The set comes with a numbered certificate of authenticity and original packaging.
Obverse silver coins are 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 two rabbits, with one sitting and the other standing on its hind legs. 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.