Story

Lunar new year

Celebrating the year of the snake, the sixth animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac, this 1/2oz silver proof coloured coin is a prestigious and limited offering from The Perth Mint. 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. Issued as Australian legal tender, this coin is struck from 99.9% pure silver in proof quality.

Year of the snake design

The coin’s reverse depicts a coloured 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 also shown on the coin’s obverse.

Australian Lunar Snake 2013 1 2oz Silver Proof Coloured Coin Shipper

Presentation packaging

The coin is housed in a red and black display case with illustrated shipper, and is accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity.

Specifications

Specifications

Year 2013
Metal Silver
Silver Content (Troy oz) 0.500
Monetary Denomination (AUD) 0.50
Fineness (% purity) 99.90
Minimum Gross Weight (g) 15.591
Maximum Diameter (mm) 36.60
Maximum Thickness (mm) 2.30
Maximum Mintage 10,000
Finish Proof
Legal Tender Australian
Effigy Ian Rank-Broadley design of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II

You may also like

  • Delivery
    Free shipping worldwide

    On orders over AUD 300 (excludes bullion)

  • Shopping
    Shop with confidence

    30-day money back guarantee (excludes bullion, loose pink diamonds, in-store purchases)

  • Click & Collect
    Click & Collect

    FREE service for all collector coins, bullion, jewellery and gift orders up to AUD 70,000.

  • Secure
    Safe shopping

    Safe and secure payment using 256-bit SSL encryption

  • Privacy
    Privacy

    The Perth Mint does not sell, loan or share your personal information