2023 Year Of The Rabbit 5oz Silver High Relief Proof Coin

Highlighting the fourth animal in the Chinese lunar calendar, this 5oz silver proof high relief coin is an impressive tribute to the lunar rabbit and represents the very best in minting excellence and design.

According to Chinese tradition, the emperor commanded a great race between all the animals on Earth to determine who should occupy 12 positions on the lunar calendar. To complete the course, each animal had to cross a fast-flowing river. The nimble rabbit used stepping stones before floating on a log to reach the opposite side in fourth place. 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.

Each coin is meticulously struck by The Perth Mint from 5oz of 99.99% pure silver in proof quality and is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965. The Perth Mint will release no more than 388 of the Australian Lunar Series III 2023 Year of the Rabbit 5oz Silver Proof High Relief Coin.

Coin Highlights:

• Three 99.99% pure silver 5oz coins
• High Relief 
• Extremely limited mintage of 388
• Australian legal tender