2023 $1 Year of the Rabbit Rotating Charm 1oz Silver Antiqued Coin

2023 $1 Year of the Rabbit Rotating Charm 1oz Silver Antiqued Coin.

This 1oz silver antiqued coin is an excitingly innovative release featuring  central gold-plated rotating charm in the shape of the fourth animal in the ancient Chinese lunar calendar, the Rabbit.

Intelligent, creative, vigilant and compassionate, the rabbit is said to bestow many positive characteristics on people born during its years of influence - including 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011 and 2023.

Struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver the coin is issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of Tuvalu.

The Perth Mint will release no more than 3,000 of the Year of the Rabbit Rotating Charm 2023 1oz Silver Antiqued coins.

The reverse incorporates a rotating gold-plated sterling silver bead resembling the form of a Rabbit. It is surrounded by representations of patterned rabbits on a background comprising floral motifs and rocks. As well as The Perth Mint's 'P' Mintmark, the reverse also includes the coin's weight and fineness.

Each coin's obverse features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II , monetary denomination and the 2023 year-date.

Each coin has been individually 'antiqued' to give it a unique finish conveying the surface abrasions of an ancient artefact. As a result of this treatment, the appearance of each coin will vary.

Each coin is housed in a grey display case, with stylised shipper and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.

Denomination :               $1 (TVD)

Quality :                         Antiqued Silver

Metal :                           99.9% Pure Silver

Weight :                         31.107 gms

Diameter :                      40.60 mm

Mintage :                        3,000

Certificate of Authenticity : Perth Mint