1999 1/2 oz Australia Silver Lunar Rabbit BU - Series I

The 1999 1/2 oz Silver Lunar Rabbit is the fourth release in the Perth Mint's original Lunar Series I (1996-2007). Struck in .999 fine silver, this Brilliant Uncirculated coin honors the Year of the Rabbit, a symbol of peace, gentleness, and good fortune in Chinese tradition.

Design Insight:

The reverse design is simple yet elegant, focusing on the rabbit in a calm, attentive pose;symbolizing the animal's watchfulness and graceful nature. The clean layout and frosted relief are trademarks of the Perth Mint's early lunar designs.

Collector Note:

As part of the first Lunar Series, the 1999 Rabbit holds strong collector appeal, especially in the scarcer 1/2 oz size. With limited production and rising interest in early Perth Mint issues, this coin is a key piece for completing a Series I lunar set or adding vintage fractional silver to your collection.

Highlights:

• Legal tender with a face value of $0.50 AUD
• Contains 1/2 troy ounce of .999 fine silver
• Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition
• Produced by the Perth Mint
• Obverse: Effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley
• Reverse: A rabbit seated in a crouched position, surrounded by Chinese character for "rabbit" and the year "1999"
• Fourth release in Lunar Series I (1996-2007)