Gold Coin Perth Mint: Lunar III - Year of the Rabbit 1/10 oz Gold 2023

The Lunar III Bullion Coin: Year of the Rabbit 1/10 oz Gold 2023 is the fourth release in the Lunar III series. The previous coins in the series were Year of the Mouse 2020, Year of the Ox 2021, and Year of the Tiger 2022. The lunar series refers to the 12 animals that represent the Chinese lunar calendar. The year 2023 belongs to the rabbit, also referred to as the cat. The Chinese zodiac sign of the rabbit falls in the years 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, and 2023.

All Lunar III coins enjoy remarkable popularity every year among both investors and collectors, and the design of these pieces is prepared with the utmost care and precision by world-renowned designers. It is worth remembering that products forming part of the lunar collection are an excellent way to invest capital, due to their steadily increasing investment value year after year.

The coin was struck from Au.9999 gold, with a weight of 1/10 troy ounce and a diameter of 16.6 mm. The issue of this piece is handled by the renowned precious metals producer, The Perth Mint. The coin is guaranteed by the Australian government as to the legality and origin of the metal, and it is also legal tender in the issuing country. The specimen features a security element in the form of a micro-engraved letter located on the reverse side.

Obverse of the Year of the Rabbit coin features the likeness of Queen Elizabeth II and the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA”. Additionally, the obverse includes information about the face value, weight, and fineness of the coin, according to the design by Jody Clark.

Reverse depicts a jumping rabbit among grass and includes the Chinese character for “rabbit” and the year of issue. The designer was Ing Ing Jong.