1999 1 oz $100 Gold Lunar Year of the Rabbit Perth Mint NGC MS 70

1999 1 oz $100 Gold Lunar Year of the Rabbit Perth Mint NGC MS 70 

This 1999 Year of the Rabbit Gold coin is graded by NGC as MS 70 - The perfect coin, as minted, with no trace of wear, handling, scratches or contact with other coins from a (5x) magnification.

Australian Lunar collector coins have been sought after around the world ever since the series began with the 1996 Year of the Mouse release. With the 2007 Year of the Rabbit coins, the first of 12 animals associated with the ancient lunar calendar is now represented in 99.99% pure gold. This release of the 1999 1 oz Year of the Rabbit Coin has a limited mintage of only 18,261!

The 1999 Year of the Rabbit features an image of a rabbit sitting on the grass, design by Louise Pinder, surrounded by the traditional beaded border. The inscriptions include the Chinese character for rabbit within the right field and the date within the left field. An indication of the precious metal weight and purity appears below. The portrait of Her Royal Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Raphael Maklouf appears on the obverse of the coin with inscriptions “Australia” and “Elizabeth II” along with the “100 DOLLARS″ denomination.

According to Chinese Astrology, those born under the influence of this sign are believed to be intelligent, articulate, compassionate and loyal. They are friendly, outgoing and enjoy being among others. They are ones who tend to avoid conflict. In confrontational situations, Rabbits act calm and try to see both sides of the story. Rabbits emotional issues are tied strongly to the bonds they share with their loved ones including family and friends.