2023 1oz Australian Opal Lunar Series "Year of the Rabbit" Silver Proof Coin
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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.
With its creative use of opal in the shape of a rabbit, this 1oz silver coin is a timeless keepsake for those celebrating the 2023 Chinese New Year and everyone born under the influence of the fourth animal of the ancient lunar calendar. Australia supplies the overwhelming majority of the world’s opal, a colourful mineral-like material which we’ve put to outstanding artistic use in this exceptionally popular series. With previous Opal Lunar coins sold out, this rabbit addition should prove to be another keenly sought after collectable. DESIGN The coin incorporates authentic Australian opal in its stunning rabbit-shaped centrepiece. Including the Chinese character for ‘rabbit’ and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark, the coin’s outer ring features. intricate patterning with stylised depictions of snapdragons, said to be lucky flowers for those born in the Year of the Rabbit. KEY FEATURE
- Proof quality 99.99% pure silver
- Authentic Australian opal
- Australian legal tender
PRESENTATION Accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity, the coin is housed in a classic display case with a clear lid that comes in an illustrated shipper.