Numismatic
2023 Australia 1/2 oz Silver Lunar Rabbit Proof (w/Box & COA)
0.5000 troy oz .9999 2023 Proof
These magnificent 1/2 oz Proof Silver coins celebrate 2023 as the Year of Rabbit and boast a limited mintage of only 5,000 coins.
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Coin highlights
- Contains 1/2 oz of .9999 fine Silver.
- Only 4,000 coins will be issued in this packaging.
- Each coin is presented in a classic display case with a clear lid decorated with a Silver geometric design. The case is packaged in a beautifully illustrated shipper box portraying the story of how the rabbit became an animal of the zodiac and is accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity.
- Obverse: The Jody Clark effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the weight and fineness, and the monetary denomination.
- Reverse: Portrays an alert rabbit, with another rabbit stretching toward a budding branch. Also included in the design is the Chinese character for "rabbit," the inscription "RABBIT 2023" and The Perth Mint's "P" mint mark.
- Sovereign coin backed by the Australian government. Protect your capsules from fingerprints by adding these cotton gloves to your order. Continue your Lunar Series III collection today by adding this stunning Silver Proof Year of the Rabbit coin to your cart today!When arrayed together, the shipper boxes on all future Lunar Series III Proof Silver releases will form a diorama depicting the ancient myth of The Great Race, which explains how the zodiac calendar came into being.Struck by the historic Perth Mint from .9999 fine Silver, each coin's Australian legal tender status guarantees its weight and purity. Lunar Year of the RabbitPerth Mint's Australian Lunar Series III collection continues the rich tradition of minting spectacular bullion coins by portraying animal themes from the Chinese lunar calendar. The reverse design changes each year based on the Chinese lunar calendar, and the 2023 reverse celebrates the Year of the Rabbit. Those born under the sign of the Chinese lunar rabbit in 2023, 2011, 1999, 1987, 1975 and every 12th preceding year are said to be intelligent, creative, vigilant and compassionate. The Perth Mint Lunar SeriesKnown for their quality and collectibility, The Perth Mint Lunar series is a cornerstone of many Precious Metals portfolios. The original lunar bullion series, these coins (beginning with the Series I launch in 1996) have become some of the most widely collected around the globe. Demand originated in Asia but spread to Europe and America as investors became exposed to the design and quality. In addition to the annual design change, many investors love that the coins' select mintage limits create the potential for even greater investment return in the form of a numismatic premium appreciation.
Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Year | 2023 |
| Mint mark | P - Perth |
| Grade | Proof |
| Legal-tender face value | 50 Cents |
| Metal | Silver |
| Weight | 0.5000 troy oz |
| Purity | .9999 |
| Diameter | 32.6 mm |
| Thickness | 2.9 mm |
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