2023 Year of the Rabbit

Australian Lunar Series III

The Perth Mint is proud to present the annual launch of the Australian Lunar Series III, the most sought-after annual collection as part of the 2023 Australian Bullion Coin Program.

The collection celebrates the 12 animals of the Chinese Lunar calendar, presented on 99.99% gold bullion, 99.99% silver bullion, and 99.95% platinum bullion.

Since its first release in 1995, the series has become hugely successful and anticipated yearly by collectors and investors all over the world.

The 2023 Lunar Series III features the Year of the Rabbit, the fourth cycle of the Chinese zodiac calendar and is considered the luckiest of all 12 animals. The Rabbit is a symbol of mercy, elegance, and beauty.

Gold Bullion Lunar Series 2023

The reverse of each gold bullion coin portrays a leaping rabbit among grasses with feathery plumes. Included in the design is the Chinese character for ‘rabbit’, the inscription ‘RABBIT 2023’ and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark. 

The obverse of each coin depicts the Jody Clark effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the weight and fineness, and the monetary denomination.

Silver Bullion Lunar Series 2023

The reverse of each silver bullion coin depicts an alert rabbit with its ears erect and another rabbit stretching towards a budding branch, with the Chinese character for ‘rabbit’, the inscription ‘RABBIT 2023’ and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark incorporated into the design.

The obverse of the coin depicts the Jody Clark effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the weight and fineness, and the monetary denomination.