2011 YEAR OF THE RABBIT STAMP AND COIN COVER
The Perth Mint has struck a commemorative $1 coin for inclusion in Australia Post’s 2011 ‘Year of the Rabbit’ postal numismatic cover. A popular gift or collectable for people born in: 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999 and 2011. Those born under the influence of this symbol are regarded as intelligent, articulate, compassionate and loyal.
The coin’s reverse depicts an adult rabbit and a young rabbit. The rabbits are surrounded by foliage and a tree with creepers entwined in its branches. The Chinese character for ‘rabbit’ and the inscription ‘Year of the Rabbit’ also appear in the design with The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark.