1/2 oz 2011 Lunar Year of the Rabbit Silver Coin | Perth Mint

The strengths of the 12 animals of the lunar calendar are said to be evident in those born during their rule. Fourth in line after the mouse, ox and tiger, the rabbit is said to bestow intelligence, creativity, vigilance and compassion on those born under its influence in 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, and 2011.

Celebrate the Chinese new year and secure your 1/2 oz 2011 Lunar Year of the Rabbit Silver Coin today!

COIN HIGHLIGHTS

• Ships individually in a protective plastic sleeve
• Consisting of 1/2 oz of 999 Fine Silver
• Obverse: Features an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, her name, the country of issue, the year of release, the legal tender value of the coin, along with the metal type, weight, and purity
• Reverse: Features a depiction of a rabbit and its kitten in a forest background, the Chinese character for "rabbit" and the inscription "Year of the Rabbit"

The legend says that the Chinese emperor Jade held a Great Race with animals. The race would determine the first twelve zodiac signs. The first twelve animals to cross a river before the end of the race would be featured in the Zodiac.

The rabbit represents hope and long-lasting life in Chinese culture. People born in the Year of the Rabbit are considered gentle and approachable, with an elegant, proper, and decent mannered.

ABOUT THE PERTH MINT

The Perth Mint opened in 1899 as the British Royal Mint’s 3rd branch in Australia. The historical Hay Street location handled gold refining until moving to a modern facility in April 1990. Ownership of the mint was transferred to the Government of Western Australia in July of 1970. Under an agreement with the Commonwealth Treasury, they were empowered to mint and market gold, silver, and platinum as Australian legal tender to investors and collectors worldwide. Today, they are amongst one of the elite world mints whose pure gold, silver, and platinum items are trusted without question. Items such as the Australian Nugget, Silver Coin Series (Kangaroo, Kookaburra, Koala, and Platypus to name a few), as well as the Australian Lunar Gold and Silver Coin Series are extensively sought after by bullion investors worldwide.