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

This coin will make a gorgeous gift for anyone born on the Year of Rabbit and for a newborn in 2023
Country – Tuvalu
Year – 2023
Face Value – 50 Cents
Metal – Silver .9999
Weight –1/2 oz
Size – 32.60 mm
Quality – Proof
Max mintage – 7500 coins

The coin depicts a delightful coloured illustration of a cute rabbit kitten in a grassy patch of buttercups. The Chinese character for ‘rabbit’, the inscription ‘Year of the Rabbit’ and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark are also incorporated into the design.

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.