2023 Australian Opal Series Year of the Rabbit 1oz Silver Proof Perth Mint Presentation Case & COA

1oz SILVER PROOF COIN

From the Perth Mint's prestigious Australian Opal Lunar Series, this 2023 Year of the Rabbit coin features a spectacular centrepiece crafted from authentic Australian opal.

KEY FEATURES:

Proof quality 99.99% pure silver

Authentic Australian opal design

Australian legal tender

Limited mintage - 5,000

Beautiful presentation packaging

Numbered Certificate of Authenticity

Previous releases sold out

PRODUCT INFORMATION:

Item Code 23M76AAA

Barcode 9327025054414

Maximum Mintage 5,000

Release Date 16 January 2023

Those born under the sign of the Chinese lunar rabbit in 2023, 2011, 1999, 1987, 1975 and every 12th preceding year, are said to be Intelligent, creative, vigilant and compassionate.

Struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.99% pure silver in proof quality, the coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965.

The Perth Mint will release no more than 5,000 of the Australian Opal Lunar Series 2023 Year of the Rabbit 1oz Silver Proof Coin.

DESIGN

The coin’s reverse incorporates a circular panel featuring a rabbit detailed in pure Australian opal. Struck elements include intricate patterning with stylised depictions of snapdragons, said to be lucky flowers for those born in the Year of the Rabbit.

The design includes the inscription ‘YEAR OF THE RABBIT’ and the Chinese character for ‘rabbit’ together with the 2023 year-date, the coin’s weight and purity, and The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark.

The coin’s obverse bears the Jody Clark effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II within a stylised pattern and the monetary denomination.

PRESENTATION

The coin is housed in a classic display case with a clear lid. Packaged within an illustrated shipper, each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS