These magnificent silver coins celebrate the Year of the Snake, the sixth animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac.
As well as appealing to proof coin collectors, these superb releases are perfect for people born in the Year of the Snake – 1905, 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001 and 2013.
Those born under the influence of this sign are said to be intelligent, graceful, independent, analytical and charming.
Struck from 99.9% pure silver in proof quality, no more than 500 kilo coins will be released. The coins are issued as Australian legal tender.
DESIGN
Each coin’s reverse depicts a snake curled around a tree branch. The Chinese character for ‘snake’ and the inscription ‘Year of the Snake’ also appear in the design with The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark.
The Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2013 year-date and the monetary denomination are shown on the obverse of each coin.
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