2023'Year of the Rabbit' Proof $100 Fine Gold 1/2oz Coin (RCM 204148) (20509)
Usher in prosperity and joyful beginnings with this pure gold Year of the Rabbit coin. The noble Rabbit is a symbol of longevity, abundance and prosperity. 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. Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit (2023) with the second coin in an annual series that honours the 12 signs of the Chinese zodiac.
A magnificent addition to any Lunar New Year or gold-themed collection, this coin is also the 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. A highly collectible coin, only 1,888 have been minted and are available to collectors worldwide. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins. Your coin features an intricate design filled with auspicious symbols to attract good fortune in 2023 and honours those born in the Year of the Rabbit: 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011 and 2023.
Composition 99.99% pure gold. Packaging Red wood case with red outer box. Artist Aries Cheung (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse). 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.
Inspired by the Chinese legend of the Jade Rabbit, the reverse design by artist Aries Cheung celebrates the Year of the Rabbit by showing the zodiac animal in a composed stance. Water is the dominant element in 2023 and it is represented by windmill-like wave patterns-the'wind' and'water' that is feng shui, which helps bring about more health and prosperity. In addition to these waves, wing-like motifs adorn the Rabbit's ears and shoulders. Flowering plants and cinnamon leaves appear on one side of the Rabbit, while Moon Palace-the residence of Chang'e, the goddess of the moon-appears on the other side, where it is surrounded by auspicious cloud patterns. The reverse includes the word'CANADA', the Chinese character for'Rabbit', the year'2023' and the face value,'100 DOLLARS'. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. The element for 2023 being Water, this majestic Rabbit channels the energy of the feng shui (wind-water) wheels that bring us health, comfort and fortune.