This exclusive Perth ANDA Coin Show Special features a Coloured Edition 2oz coin from the Australian Lunar Silver Coin Series II – 2011 Year of the Rabbit.
In Chinese culture, people born in the Year of the Rabbit - 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999 and 2011 - are regarded as intelligent, articulate, compassionate and loyal.
Specimen Quality 99.9% Pure Silver
Struck by The Perth Mint from 99.9% pure silver in specimen quality, the coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965.
Coloured Year of the Rabbit Design
The coin's reverse depicts an adult rabbit and a young rabbit in colour. The rabbits are surrounded by foliage and a tree with creepers entwined in its branches. The Chinese character for ‘rabbit’ and the inscription ‘Year of the Rabbit’ also appear in the design.
Australian Legal Tender
As lawful currency of Australia, the coin features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on its obverse.
‘P’ Mintmark
The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark is incorporated in the reverse design.
Limited Edition
Just 1,000 of these coins will be released as Perth ANDA Coin Show Specials.
Presentation Packaging
Each coin comes in a display case and an illustrated shipper featuring the 2011 ANDA logo.
Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.