Silver Ounce 2011 Year of the Rabbit, Coin from Australia - detailed information
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The Australian one ounce silver piece (abbreviated as 1 oz and designated with Ag for "silver") is a bullion and commemorative coin format. Uniquely, in Australia there are two mints authorised to strike legal tender: the Royal Australian Mint (which also makes the country's circulating coinage) and the Perth Mint which only makes collector and bullion coins, as well as other bullion products. The Lunar Series series was introduced in 1994 by the Perth Mint (the Royal Australian Mint started a parallel series later) and is dedicated to the Chinese Lunar Calendar and the Chinese Zodiac. Known as Sheng Xiao or Shu Xiang, it features twelve animal signs in this order: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig. Boasting a history of more than 2,000 years, it plays an essential role in Chinese culture. The animals zodiac in a cycle are not only used to represent years in China, but also believed to influence people’s personalities, career, compatibility, marriage, and fortune. This coin is part of the Australian Lunar Silver Coin Series II by the Perth Mint and is dedicated to the 2011 Year of the Rabbit by the Chinese Lunar calendar. The Mint says about it: | ||||||
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| Variety | Frosted Reverse, Bullion | |
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| Mintage | Issued: unknown | |
| Details | The shiny design on the bullion coin appears on a frosted table. | |
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Australian Lunar Silver Coin Series II 2011 Year of the Rabbit Typeset Collection, mintage unknown
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| Variety | Proof, Individually Boxed | |
| Mintage | Issued: unknown. Mintage limit: 5,000 | |
| Details | Perth Mint Item ID 2S1116DAAA. | |
| Variety | Frosted Reverse, Proof | |
| Mintage | Issued: unknown | |
| Details | The delicately frosted design on the proof coin appears on a mirror-like polished table. | |
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Australian Lunar Silver Coin Series II 2011 Year of the Rabbit Typeset Collection, mintage unknown
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| Variety | Coloured Reverse | |
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| Mintage | Issued: unknown | |
| Details | The specimen quality coloured coin depicts the rabbits in colour. Individually boxed, Perth Mint Item ID 2S1106DCAA, issue price AS $94.00. Also in sets. | |
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Australian Lunar Silver Coin Series II 2011 Year of the Rabbit Typeset Collection, mintage unknown
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| Variety | Gilded Reverse | |
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| Mintage | Issued: unknown | |
| Details | The specimen quality gilded coin highlights the rabbits in 24-carat gold. Individually boxed, Perth Mint Item ID 2S1106DDAA; also issued as Perth ANDA Coin Show Special, Perth Mint Item ID 2S1106CDAA, issue price AS $155.00. Also in sets. | |
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Australian Lunar Silver Coin Series II 2011 Year of the Rabbit Typeset Collection, mintage unknown
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| Country | Australia |
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| Currency | Australian Dollar |
| Coin Type | Silver Ounce (1 oz), Lunar Series |
| Issued | 2011 |
| Monarch | Queen Elizabeth II |
| Effigy | Queen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, by Ian Rank-Broadley |
| Face Value | 1 (x Dollar) |
| Mintage | unknown |
| Current | Yes |
| Material | 0.999 Silver |
| Technology | Milled (machine-made) |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal Alignment (Axis 0) |
| Size | 45.6000 mm |
| Thickness | 2.600 mm |
| Mass | 31.1350 g |
| OCC ID | APVZ-OYRC-DXRX-ELMD |
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Coin, Australia, Silver Ounce 2011 Year of the Rabbit
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Coin, Australia, Silver Ounce 2011 Year of the Rabbit
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| Source | Reference ID |
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| Krause, Standard Catalog of World Coins | Australia KM# 1475 |