Lunar I Rabbit 1/10oz Gold Coin 1999
Perth Mint
The Perth Mint is one of the world’s most renowned precious metal mints. Founded in 1899 in Perth, Australia, as a branch of the British Royal Mint, it is now owned by the Government of Western Australia. The mint specializes in the production of bullion bars, collector coins, and investment coins made from gold, silver, platinum, and palladium.
The Perth Mint is especially well known for its “Australian Kangaroo,” “Koala,” and “Lunar” coin series.
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The ancient Chinese Lunar Calendar dates back to 2,600 BC. Based on the appearance of the new moon, it associates a different animal with each year in the Lunar cycle.
The 1999 Lunar Rabbit is the 4th animal in the Chinese Lunar Calendar. The Rabbit is a lucky sign and those born under its influence are said to have a gift for making good decisions. Rabbit personalities make good business partners and are known for their excellent memories.
The birth years of the Lunar Rabbit are 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, and 2023.
Product Highlights
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The 1999 Lunar Rabbit 1/10 oz gold coin has a fineness of .9999 gold and a limited worldwide mintage of just 8,799 coins.
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The Lunar Rabbit gold coin is produced by the Perth Mint, which is one of the most respected mints in the world.
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The front side of the coin depicts a Lunar Rabbit with the year of issue, fine weight and purity.
Product Details
Manufacturer: Perth Mint
Country of Origin: Australia
Series Name: Lunar I “Year of the Rabbit”
Year of Issue: 1999
Diameter: 16.1 mm
Purity: 99.99% Gold
Fine Weight: 1/10 ounce
Nominal Value: 15 Dollars
| Metal | Gold |
| Form | Gold Coin |
| Country of Origin | Australia |
| Manufacturer | Perth Mint |
| Series | Lunar I |
| Purity | 999.9/1000 |
| Fineweight | 3.11 gram |
| Gross Weight | 3.11 gram |
| Denomination (oz) | 1/10 oz |
| Year of issue | 1999 |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Condition | Circulated |
| Face value | 15 AUD |
| Thickness | 1.50 mm |
| Diameter | 16.10 mm |
| Mintage | 8799 |
| Packaging | single in Capsule |
| Packaging Unit | 20 per roll |
| Large Packaging 2 | 100 per box |