2023 Lunar Year of the Rabbit $15 1 oz
PURE SILVER 1 oz coin
Reverse proof finish
Pristine condition! Fresh from mint
Coin
#2 in our fine silver Lunar Year series! The Rabbit is a cherished
symbol of longevity, abundance and prosperity, and in Chinese folklore,
it is the trusted companion of Chang’e, the goddess of the moon. People
born in the Year of the Rabbit are kind, creative, sociable and
peaceful; yet, behind that gentle smile lies great strength and a
readiness to take swift action. The Rabbit is known for its attention to
detail, and in a year associated with the Water element, it has the
added ability to adapt to different situations in order to obtain the
best possible outcome.
Intelligent, friendly and kind-hearted—celebrate the Rabbit(s) in your
life with this 1 oz. pure silver Year of the Rabbit coin. Order your
Lunar Year of the Rabbit coin today!
Special features
Second coin in lunar series. Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit (2023)
with the second coin in a 12-year Lunar Year series that began with the
Year of the Tiger (2022).
Your lucky rabbit. This charming keepsake is a great addition to your
collection and the perfect way to honour a friend or loved one born in
the Year of the Rabbit: 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011
and 2023.
A 2023 keepsake. An ideal piece to mark a major milestone this year,
whether it’s a graduation, wedding, or the arrival of a new family
member born between January 22, 2023 and February 9, 2024.
Special mintage. Part of a continuing minting tradition, your
limited-edition coin has a special mintage of 18,888 to attract
prosperity in the Year of the Rabbit (2023).
Includes serialized certificate. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.
NO GST/HST
Packaging
Your fine silver Lunar Year of the Rabbit coin is encapsulated and
presented in a black clamshell case. It comes packaged in a red outer
box that evokes the Chinese New Year custom of gifting 'lucky money' in a
red envelope.
FEATURES
Inspired by folk art
Your coin’s reverse design features the same folk art style seen on the
fine silver 2022 Lunar Year of the Tiger coin, which was inspired by the
traditional Chinese cloth tiger toy.
Red packaging
Your fine silver coin comes packaged in a red outer beauty box, evoking
the Chinese New Year custom of gifting 'lucky money' in a red envelope.
SPECIFICATIONS
Mintage 18,888
Composition 99.99% pure silver
Weight 31.39 g
Diameter 38 mm
Edge Serrated
Face Value 15 dollars
Finish Proof
Packaging Black clamshell case with red beauty box
Artist Lily Kao (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
DID YOU KNOW?
Years of the Rabbit: According to the Chinese zodiac, you’re a Rabbit if
you were born in 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011 and
2023.
The legend of the Jade (Moon) Rabbit: If you look up at the full moon,
some of the shadows on the surface seem to form the outline of a rabbit
with a mortar and pestle. There are a few different versions of the
legend of the Jade or Moon Rabbit (also known as the Gold Rabbit), but
according to one story, the rabbit was rewarded with immortality after
it selflessly offered itself as food. The Jade Rabbit is said to live in
Moon Palace with Chang’e, the goddess of the moon, whose origin story
is associated with the annual Mid-Autumn Festival. The Jade Rabbit is
often portrayed pounding the elixir of life while standing under a
cinnamon (cassia) tree, which is thought to symbolize abundance and
perpetual growth.
DESIGN & ARTIST
Reverse Lily Kao
Obverse Susanna Blunt
Inspired by the legend of the Jade (Moon) Rabbit, the reverse design by
Canadian artist Lily Kao celebrates the Year of the Rabbit with a folk
art-styled depiction of the Goddess of the Moon’s furry companion. The
gentle and good-natured Rabbit ('兔') is seen leaping over a new crescent
moon that symbolizes new beginnings. The reverse also includes the word
'CANADA', the year '2023' and a face value of '15 DOLLARS'. The obverse
features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt
with a repeating scallop pattern.
'The enchanting legend of the Jade Rabbit (玉兔) inspired this design.
Here, the Rabbit is portrayed in a dynamic position, leaping over a moon
crescent that symbolizes new beginnings and a new cycle. More than just
cute and fluffy, the Jade Rabbit is a symbol of selflessness and
devotion.'
LILY KAO, ARTST
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SHIPPING RATES & MORE INFO:
CANADIAN buyers: This item has free shipping in Canada. In Canada, shipping time is up to Canada Post - your item is being sent by Canada Post parcel post shipping (full tracking).
US buyers: This item has free shipping to USA. First class shipping includes full tracking. Coins going to the USA will be dropped in the USPS mail depot in Edmonton within a few days of purchase and because they enter the USPS mail system directly, shipping time is faster and more reliable than using Canada Post and cross-border shipping. Most purchases will arrive in US customers hands in about one week.
Taxes: GST or HST EXEMPT item.
INTERNATIONAL buyers: $19.99 or more for overseas destinations. Usually MUCH cheaper for multiples of this item or similar weight/size...Shipping time is up to Canada Post and your countries' postal system. - your item is being sent by a cheaper and slower but fully trackable method (3-4 weeks typically). Check with me about projected shipping time if it is a concern. I have no control over how long the postal systems take to get it to you.