Obverse: the obverse of the coin depicts Queen Elizabeth II, who is also Monarch of Australia. The words 'ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA' are engraved on the top of the coin and the technical specifications of the coin are engraved on the bottom of the coin: weight '1 oz', fineness '999.5 Pt' and face value '100 DOLLARS'.
Reverse: The reverse of the coin shows the hare, the symbol of 2023. The coin features the Chinese character for 'hare' at the top. The letter 'P', symbolizing the Perth Mint of Australia, is engraved on the right-hand side of the coin.
About the coin: The Perth Mint's Lunar Series III coin collection continues the rich tradition of striking coins and depicts the animal themes of the Chinese lunar calendar. The reverse design changes each year according to the Chinese lunar calendar, and the 2023 reverse is dedicated to the Year of the Hare. Those born under the sign of the hare in 2023, 2011, 1999, 1987, and 1975 and each of the previous 12 years are said to be intelligent, creative, alert, and compassionate.
