Pièce 1 once d'argent Épreuve numismatique Année lunaire du Lapin 2023 | Rwanda

The newest addition to the popular Rwanda's Lunar Ounce collection is available! Inspired by the Chinese lunar calendar and portraying Chinese themes, each annual release displays a different zodiac sign. These spectacular bullion coins have become sought-after by collectors and investors. An excellent option for precious metals portfolios, this 2023 new series is also available in gold, silver and platinum. These silver coins have a low mintage of 1000 and feature a frosted mirrored finish, enhancing the reverse design artwork even more.

Proof coins are created with a high-quality minting process, which gives the coins a distinctive mirror-like reflective surface.

COIN HIGHLIGHTS

• Ships individually in protective packaging
• Consisting of 1 oz of 999 Fine Silver
• Obverse: Features the official seal of Rwanda along with the legal tender face value of the coin and inscriptions indicating the financial authorities backing up the silver coin status in Kinyarwanda (national language of Rwanda)
• Reverse: Features the depiction of a geometric style rabbit against a textured high relief background that resembles rock tiles, the Chinese character for rabbit, the inscriptions "LUNAR OUNCE 2023", "1 OZ FINE SILVER 999" and "YEAR OF THE RABBIT"

The Lunar Ounce collection started in 2017 and since then has become a popular series found in many precious metals portfolios around the world. The annual design change and limited mintage may leverage an even greater investment return.

The legend says that the Chinese emperor Jade held a Great Race with animals. The race would determine the first twelve zodiac signs. The first twelve animals to cross a river before the end of the race would be featured in the Chinese Zodiac.

The story tells that the Rabbit was too proud of his fast speed. He was a neighbour to the Ox and used to mock the slow pace of the bovine. The Rabbit took off early to the great race and did not see any other animals when he arrived. Assuming he would be the first without much hassle, the Rabbit decided to take a nap; upon waking up, three other animals had already made their way past the finish line, including the Ox, which the Rabbit used to mock.

People born in Years of the Rabbit are believed to be sharp-eyed, fast-paced, clever, and creative.