2023 10kg Perth Mint Silver Lunar Year of Rabbit
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Out of Stock
Min. Order:
1 Coin
Sku: AG PM LUNAR 10kg Rabbit /r
Mintage: 100
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Founded in 1896 as a branch to the British Royal Mint, Perth Mint today is one of the largest minting plants globally, owned by the Western Australian government. Manufacturer of the iconic ‘Kangaroo’ gold and silver investment coins, Perth Mint also produce a popular lunar series and a range of sought-after collector coins.
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. Meticulously crafted from 10 kilo 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.
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 10 kilo 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:
Each bullion coin is presented in a protective acrylic capsule.
