3-piece silver Lunar set of proof quality

This unique set highlighting the Year of the Rabbit - or rabbit - consists of three coins. These coins, struck in 2023 by The Perth Mint, are all struck in the highest achievable quality: proof. Various techniques have been applied to these coins to enhance their quality. Think polished coin plates and stamps creating a great contrast between relief and background.
 
This 3-piece silver Lunar set consists of three coins, one of 2 troy ounces, one of 1 troy ounce and one of 1/2 troy. All struck in 99.99% pure silver and - as previously mentioned - with the exceptionally high quality, proof.
 
The Lunar collector series from The Perth Mint is a popular collector series. This series, based on the Chinese zodiac calendar, consists of 12 animals. According to Chinese legend, each animal influences the personality of those born in the year of that animal. In the year 2023, the rabbit takes centre stage; according to legend, people born in this year are intelligent and creative.
 
Since 2020 - after the success of the first two series - The Perth Mint has started issuing the Lunar III series. Every year, a new coin is released, featuring one of the 12 animals from the Chinese zodiac.

Design silver Lunar set 2023 proof

The silver coins show 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". As with all The Perth Mint coins, there is also a small "p", the sign of The Perth Mint on the coin.
 
The reverse of the coins features an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. The design is by Jody Clark and has been in use on all coins of The Perth Mint since 2015. The Queen's effigy is engraved in high relief and is highly detailed. The queen is depicted with a crown on her head and a stole around her shoulders. Around the effigy are the following text: "ELIZABETH II", "AUSTRALIA", "2023" and "1/2, 1 or 2 OZ 9999 SILVER".

Packaging

The three coins come in packaging specially designed for the Lunar 2023. The front of the packaging features a beautiful and detailed drawing based on the year of the rabbit and the end of the great Chinese race. With an edition of only 1,000 pieces, this set is a real must-have for collectors.