Perth Mint: Lunar III - Year of the Rabbit 1/2 ounce Silver 2023
The Lunar III Bullion Valor: Year of the Rabbit 1/2 Ounce Silver 2023 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 coin was struck from Ag silver.9999, weighing 1/2 troy ounce and having a diameter of 32.6 mm. The Perth Mint, a renowned precious metals producer, is responsible for issuing the coins. The currency is guaranteed by the Australian government as to the legality and origin of the metal, as well as being a full-fledged means of payment in the issuer's territory. The copy is characterized by a security feature in the form of a micro-engraved letter located on the reverse side.
Obverse the Year of the Rabbit coins are decorated with the likeness of Queen Elizabeth II and the inscriptions "ELIZABETH II", "AUSTRALIA". In addition, the obverse side features information about the face value, weight and minting sample of the coin, according to a design by Jody Clark.
Reverse depicts two rabbits. One of them has its ears erect, while the other jumps toward the branch. The currency also shows the Chinese mark meaning "rabbit" and the year of minting. The designer was Ing Ing Jong.
