Lunar II: Year of the Rabbit 10 oz Silver 2011
The Australian Mint began production of the Lunar I series coins in 1999 - the first coin struck was the Year of the Rabbit. The last coin in the Lunar I series was the Year of the Pig (2007). Following the popularity of Series I, the Perth Mint began minting Series II, which began in 2008 with the Year of the Rat coin and will conclude in 2019 with the Year of the Pig. Series coins are a great way to invest in precious metals. They are not just silver commemorative coins and items that appeal to audiences around the world, they are also legal tender in Australia. The Year of the Rabbit, is a coin from the Lunar II series. Its extraordinary beauty and careful craftsmanship makes this coin not only for those who want to secure their capital, but also for those who appreciate collector value. The value of the Lunar series coins increases year by year, so you do not have to worry about losing your capital. The gold coins of the Lunar II series are made of 0.9999 gold and issued in weights from 1/20 ounce to 1kg.The obverse of the coin is invariably decorated with an image of Queen Elizabeth II with the weight, year and country of issue. The reverse of the coin, depending on the year of issue, features portraits of animals from the Chinese calendar: Year of the Rat (2008), Year of the Buffalo (2009), Year of the Tiger (2010), Year of the Rabbit (2011), Year of the Dragon (2012), Year of the Snake (2013), Year of the Horse (2014), Year of the Goat (2015), Year of the Monkey (2016), Year of the Rooster (2017). Do you need help? Do you have any questions?Ask a question and we'll respond promptly, publishing the most interesting questions and answers for others. 
