1/2 troy ounce gold coin Lunar 2023
The 1/2 troy ounce gold coin Lunar 2023 is struck in 99.99% pure gold and is issued by The Perth Mint. This beautiful gold coin is part of The Lunar III series.
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The 1/2 troy ounce gold coin Lunar 2023 from the Lunar III series is based on the year of the rabbit 2023. This popular fractional coin is struck in 99.99% pure gold and comes in a special clear acrylic coin capsule to protect the coin from damage.
The Lunar III series
The Perth Mint is currently issuing its third Lunar series. Following the success of the first two series, Lunar III was launched in 2020. Each year, a new coin will be released featuring one of the animals from the Chinese zodiac. The year of the rabbit 2023 is the fourth coin in this series.
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- Gold coin struck of 1/2 troy ounce
- Minted in pure gold (99.99%)
- Fourth coin in the Lunar III series
- Issued by The Perth Mint
Design gold Lunar 2023
The obverse of each gold Lunar III 2023 coin features the same design. The centre of the coin - designed by Ing Ing Jong - features a detailed rabbit jumping in various types of grass. Around the rabbit are added references to the Chinese zodiac calendar, such as the text "RABBIT 2023" and the Chinese sign for rabbit. The "P" of The Perth Mint has also been added on this side of the coin.
The reverse side of the gold Lunar 1/2 troy ounce coin shows the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, among other things. Various inscriptions have also been added on this side, including the coin's weight "1/2 oz", the gold content "9999 Au", the text "ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA" and the face value "50 DOLLARS".
Lunar collector coins & the Chinese zodiac
The Perth Mint's Lunar collectible coins are based on the Chinese zodiac calendar and the great Chinese race. This zodiac consists of 12 animals and every 12 years this calendar repeats. 2023 is in the sign of the rabbit. According to Chinese legend, each animal influences the personality of people born in the year of that animal. People born in the year of the rabbit are intelligent and creative, according to the legend.
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