Lunar II Rabbit 1/4oz Gold Coin 2011
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 2011 Lunar Rabbit ¼ oz gold coin is the fourth release in the Lunar II series from the Perth Mint. Each year represents one of the 12 animals in the ancient Chinese Lunar Calendar.
According to the Chinese zodiac, “Rabbit” personalities are said to be wise and well respected. The birth years of the Lunar Rabbit are 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999 and 2011.
Product Highlights
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The 2011 Lunar II Rabbit ¼ oz gold coin has a purity of 99.99% gold and a declared mintage of 11,101 coins.
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The motif side of the coin depicts a Rabbit next to a cabbage and a pot. The phrase “YEAR OF THE RABBIT” is engraved below the motif. The Chinese character for rabbit can be seen on the top portion of the coin.
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The value side depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of her majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Product Details
Manufacturer: Perth Mint
Country of Origin: Australia
Series Name: Lunar II “Year of the Rabbit”
Year of Issue: 2011
Diameter: 22.6 mm
Purity: 99.99% Gold
Fine Weight: 1/4 ounce
Nominal Value: 25 Dollars
| Metal | Gold |
| Form | Gold Coin |
| Country of Origin | Australia |
| Manufacturer | Perth Mint |
| Series | Lunar II |
| Purity | 999.9/1000 |
| Fineweight | 7.78 gram |
| Gross Weight | 7.78 gram |
| Denomination (oz) | 1/4 oz |
| Year of issue | 2011 |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Condition | Circulated |
| Face value | 25 AUD |
| Thickness | 1.90 mm |
| Diameter | 22.60 mm |
| Mintage | 11101 |
| Packaging | single in Capsule |
| Packaging Unit | 20 per roll |
| Large Packaging 2 | 100 per box |