2023 Australia Lunar Series III Year of the Rabbit 1/2oz Silver BU Coin
Summary
| 2023 Australia Lunar Series III Year of the Rabbit 1/2oz Silver BU Coin |
Item specifics
| Year of Issue: | 2023 |
| Issuing Country: | Australia |
| Weight: | 1/2 oz |
| Composition: | Silver |
| Purity: | 0.9999 |
| Mintage: | Mint-to-Order |
| Finish: | BU |
| Diameter: | 32.60 mm |
| Denomination: | $0.50 |
| Packaging: | In Capsule |
Meticulously crafted from 1/2oz of 99.99% pure silver, this coin from the Australian Lunar Series III – 2023 Year of the Rabbit celebrates the fourth animal of the lunar zodiac.
Auspicious symbols of strength
The strengths of the 12 animals of the lunar calendar are said to be evident in those born during their rule. Fourth in line after the mouse, ox and tiger, the rabbit is said to bestow intelligence, creativity, vigilance and compassion on those born under its influence in 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011 and 2023.
2023 Year of the Rabbit design
The coin portrays an alert rabbit with its ears erect and another rabbit stretching towards a budding branch. Included in the design is the Chinese character for ‘rabbit’, the inscription ‘RABBIT 2023’ and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.
The obverse depicts the Jody Clark effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the coin’s weight, purity and monetary denomination.
Authentication feature
For additional peace of mind, this 1/2oz coin incorporates an authentication feature in the form of a micro-laser engraved letter. Detectable under a magnifying glass, it is designed to make it significantly more difficult for the coin to be counterfeited.
Presentation
The coin is presented in a protective acrylic capsule.
- 99.99% pure silver
- Australian legal tender
- Fourth of 12 annual designs
- Authentication feature
