Quarter Euro 2023 Year of the Rabbit, Coin from France - detailed information

The obverse of the coin features at its centre the Yin and Yang symbol, across which is inscribed the face value 1/4 € (Quarter Euro), and RF, which stands for "République Française" - French Republic.

In the lower part of the central circle, two privy marks: the Cornucopia of the Paris Mint, and the personal mark of the Chief Engraver of the mint Joaquin Jimenez - a small square whose upper left quarter is occupied by a smaller square - symbolising his initials JJ, plus a stylised rhinoceros head.

In twelve sectors around, cartoon-style depictions of the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac, each inscribed with its French and Chinese name: Rat 鼠 (rat, or mouse), Boeuf 牛 (ox), Tigre 虎 (tiger), Lapin 兔 (rabbit, or hare), Dragon 龍 (dragon), Serpent 蛇 (snake), Cheval ⾺ (horse), Chèvre 羊 (goat), Singe 猴 (monkey), Coq 鷄 (rooster), Chien 狗 (dog), and Cochon 猪 (pig).

The reverse design features a cartoon-style depiction of a rabbit, surrounded by plum blossoms - a popular symbol in Chinese history, other Chinese art, and festive lanterns.

On three lines on the right, the inscription ANNÉE DU LAPIN (Year of the Rabbit), below which the date 2023, and the Chinese character for rabbit, 兔.

Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated.
Paris Mint SKU: 10041370100000.

The coins are made of "Nordic Gold" - a base metal alloy which is a type of Aluminium Bronze.

Coins issued by the Paris Mint to mark the Lunar Year of the Rabbit 2023 include:
- 1/4 oz Gold Proof (€50), Year of the Rabbit 2023
- 1 oz Silver Proof (€20), Year of the Rabbit 2023
- 22 g Silver Proof (€10), Year of the Rabbit 2023
- 1/4 € AlBr, Year of the Rabbit 2023