Lunar new year

Celebrating the year of the snake, the 2013 trypeset collection from the annual Australian lunar coin series II is a prestigious and exceptionally limited offering from The Perth Mint.

The birth dates for people ruled by the Chinese lunar snake include – 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, each coin is struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver. Finished in proof, specimen, or bullion quality, the coins demonstrate a stunning range of popular numismatic treatments sought-after by many collectors and gift buyers.

2013 year of the snake design

Each coin’s reverse depicts a representation of 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.