2023 1/4oz Great Britain Lunar Series Year of the Rabbit .9999 Gold Proof Coin
On 22 January 2023, the new moon will usher in the Chinese New Year: a joyful time that is marked by communities all over the world, when friends and families will gather to enjoy traditional food, watch firework displays and exchange gifts. Each year is characterised by one of 12 zodiac animals, and 2023 sees the rabbit in the ascendancy. A kind and gentle soul, the rabbit features prominently in Chinese folklore and has come to represent humility, elegance and kindness. People born under its sign are said to possess these traits. The tenth release in The Shēngxiào Collection – our series celebrating the lunar calendar – is the Year of the Rabbit 2023 UK Coin, which is available in a range of limited-edition gold and silver Proof editions, as well as a Brilliant Uncirculated edition. Featuring a design by the artist Louie Maryon that captures the rabbit’s characteristic qualities, the result is a beautiful fusion of British and Chinese culture. KEY FEATURES - A beautiful celebration of one of the most significant symbols in Chinese culture - Features original artwork designed to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit - Celebrate the start of a new lunar cycle with the perfect gift for someone born under this sign - The only UK coin to mark the Year of the Rabbit - The design beautifully blends traditional Asian culture with British design - Dated 2023 to coincide with the Year of the Rabbit