1999 1 oz Australia Silver Lunar Rabbit BU - Series I

The 1999 1 oz Silver Lunar Rabbit is the fourth release in the Perth Mint's Lunar Series I, which began in 1996. Celebrating the Year of the Rabbit, this coin symbolizes kindness, grace, and intelligence, traits associated with those born in the corresponding Chinese zodiac year. Struck from .999 fine silver, it stands as a beautiful early issue in the now-famous Lunar program.

Design Insight:

The reverse features a simple yet elegant design of a rabbit at rest, highlighting the animal's peaceful nature. Its understated style reflects the early years of the Lunar series, offering a classic aesthetic treasured by collectors.

Collector Note:

As one of the first 12 coins in the Lunar Series I, this 1999 issue carries increasing historical and numismatic value. Low mintage and rising demand make it a sought-after piece, especially among collectors building full 12-coin Series I sets.

Highlights:

• Face value: 1 Australian Dollar (AUD)
• Contains 1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver
• Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition
• Obverse: Raphael Maklouf effigy of Queen Elizabeth II
• Reverse: A serene rabbit seated among grass and foliage, with the inscription "Year of the Rabbit" and the year 1999
• Part of the Lunar Series I by the Perth Mint