The 1 troy ounce silver coin Lunar 2023 proof is an extraordinary silver collectible coin struck in 99.99% pure silver. This is the fourth coin from The Lunar III series by Australian mint The Perth Mint.
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. According to the legend, people born in the year of the rabbit are intelligent and creative.
The Perth Mint is currently publishing its third Lunar series. After the success of the first two series, Lunar III was launched in 2020. Each year, a new series of coins will be released featuring one of the animals from the Chinese zodiac.
The silver coin shows two cute rabbits on the obverse. The rabbits are sitting in the grass and one of them is trying to eat berries from a branch. Ing Ing Jong's design is characterised by its many details. As a result, even the rabbits' fur is clearly visible. Next to the image of the rabbits, the Chinese sign for rabbit can be seen with also the text "RABBIT 2023". Also, the small "p", the sign of The Perth Mint cannot be missing on the obverse of the coin.
The reverse of the coin features an effigy of Her Majesty King Elizabeth II - designed by Jody Clark. Around this effigy, the face value, weight and silver content are clearly displayed.
This coin is struck in a limited edition of 5,000 pieces worldwide and comes with certificate of authenticity. The included packaging is specially designed for the Lunar 2023 coins and features a beautiful drawing of a the end of the great Chinese race.