Australian Lunar Series III 2023 Year of the Rabbit Silver Proof Coin

Sagittarius
(November 22 – December 21)

Specifications
Metal – .925 Silver
Denomination (MKD) – 10 Denars
Weight (g) – 21.00
Size (mm) – 35.00 x 45.00
Year of Issue – 2014
Country – Macedonia
Mintage – up to 7000
Quality – Proof
Exterior- Decoration Oval, Gilded, Dome Cobalt Glass Insert (18,4 x 6,1 mm)
Package type includes – box , special capsule and a Certificate of Authenticity

A coin series from Macedonia is dedicated to 12 signs of the astrological Zodiac.

Reverse
On the left hand side there is an image of a young girl shooting with a bow and arrow. On the right hand side there is a constellation corresponding to the Zodiac sign painted on a cobalt glass insert and surrounded by an ornament. At the bottom there is a coin name in Latin – “SAGITTARIUS”, together with the corresponding Zodiac symbol.

Denomination (TVD) – 2
Fineness (% purity) – 99.99
Weight (g) – 62.213
Diameter (mm) – 45,6
Thickness (mm) – 6.5
Mintage – 3,000

The antiqued coin incorporates a 24-carat gold-plated Christmas stocking. Included in the surrounding artistry is a tree, wreath and garlands adorned with coloured baubles and ribbons, as well as a stocking, snow globes, gift-wrapped boxes, sleepy pets, and refreshments for Santa on his busiest night of the year. Also to be found in the design is The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.
The coin bears The Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Obverse, featuring the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy supplemented with the dates of Her Majesty’s reign. The coin’s weight, purity, monetary denomination, and year-date encircle the image of a Christmas wreath.