2013 Year of the Snake One Ounce Lunar Series – Royal Australian Mint

 

Following on from the popularity of silver and gold Year of the Dragon coins in 2012, we now unveil the 2013 Year of the Snake silver and gold program.

The Snake is the sixth animal in the Chinese lunar year cycle, and 2013 recognises the water snake. Gui (yin water) and Si (snake) creates Gui-si (water snake).

Technical Specifications:

Denomination	Metal	Mass	Diameter	Finish	Mintage
$1	Ag	1oz	40mm	Proof-like	10,000

 

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Lunar Series II 2013 Year of the Snake One Kilogram Silver Proof Coloured Edition – Perth Mint Australia

The Lunar Series II 2013 Year of the Snake One Kilogram Silver Proof Coloured Edition from The Perth Mint Australia: 

Features:

• 99.9% Pure Silver
• Magnificent Year of the Snake Tribute
• Australian Legal Tender
• Limited Mintage – 500
• Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
• Presentation Packaging

Celebrating the auspicious Year of the Snake, this spectacular 1 kilo silver proof coloured coin represents the apex of our Lunar Series range.

 

Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver

Each coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 99.9% pure silver in proof quality.

 

Magnificent Year of the Snake Tributes

The reverse depicts a representation of a yellow and black snake curled around a tree branch.  The colour yellow is said to symbolise happiness and prosperity.  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.

 

Australian Legal Tender

Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, 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.

 

Limited Mintages

The Perth Mint will release only 500 1 kilo coins.

 

Numbered Certificate of Authenticity and Presentation Packaging

Issued with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, this coin comes housed in a striking red and black display case and illustrated shipper.

Technical Specifications:

Silver Content (Troy oz)     32.151
Monetary Denomination (AUD)     30
Fineness (% purity)     99.9
Minimum Gross Weight (g)     1003.002
Maximum Diameter (mm)     100.60
Maximum Thickness (mm)     14.60

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2013 Year of the Snake One Ounce Silver Art Bar Four-Coin Lunar Calendar Series

2013 Year of the Snake One Ounce Silver Bar Four-Coin Lunar Calendar Series available at The Perth Mint, featuring:

• Magnificent Year of the Snake Tributes
• Four 99.9% Pure Silver 1oz Coins
• Unique Rectangle Shape
• Cook Islands Legal Tender
• Extremely Limited Mintage – 3,000 Sets
• Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
• Panoramic Presentation Packaging

Celebrating the Year of the Snake, this four-coin set is a prestigious and exceptionally limited offering from The Perth Mint.

It is said that those with the good fortune to be born under this ancient Lunar sign possess the qualities of wisdom, charm and independence. The birth dates for those born under this sign include 1905, 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965,1977, 1989, 2001 and 2013.

Four 99.9% Pure Silver 1oz Coins

Each unique rectangle coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality.

Magnificent Year of the Snake Tributes

Each coin celebrates the 2013 Year of the Snake with an individual reverse coloured design portraying a Blue-Lipped Sea Krait, Yellow Banded Wolf Snake, Red Bamboo Rat Snake and Chinese Green Tree Viper. The Chinese character for ‘snake’ and The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark are also included in the design.

Cook Islands Legal Tender

Issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of the Cook Islands, the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2013 year-date and the monetary denomination are shown on the obverse of each coin.

Extremely Limited Mintage

No more than 3,000 numbered sets will be released by The Perth Mint.

Numbered Certificate of Authenticity

The four-coin set is issued with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Panoramic Presentation Packaging

The four-coin set is housed in an exciting contemporary display case, allowing a clear view of the reverse and obverse of each coin.

Technical Specifications

Silver Content (Troy oz)	1
Monetary Denomination (CID)	1
Fineness (% purity)	99.9
Minimum Gross Weight (g)	31.135
Maximum Diameter (mm)	47.60 x 27.60
Maximum Thickness (mm)	4.00
Designer	Tom Vaughan

Lunar Series II 2013 Year of the Snake 1oz Silver Proof High Relief Coin - Perth Mint Australia

Lunar Series II 2013 Year of the Snake 1oz Silver Proof High Relief Coin From The Perth Mint Australia featuring:

• Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver
• Chinese Snake Reverse in Spectacular High Relief
• Australian Legal Tender
• Extremely Limited Mintage - 7,500
• Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
• Stylish Presentation Packaging
• Great Gift Idea

In 2013, The Perth Mint's internationally renowned Australian Lunar Series II celebrates the Year of the Snake, the sixth auspicious animal in the Chinese zodiac.

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.

Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver

The coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 99.9% pure silver in proof quality.

Chinese Snake Reverse in Spectacular High Relief

The coin's high relief reverse and obverse are minted on concave surfaces to ensure the optimum flow of metal is achieved by the strike of the die.

The reverse of the coin 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.

Australian Legal Tender

Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coin features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on its obverse.

Extremely Limited Mintage

No more than 7,500 of these coins will be released.

Numbered Certificate of Authenticity

The coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Stylish Presentation Packaging

The coin is housed in a stylish black and red display case, with a striking illustrated shipper.

Technical Specifications

Silver Content (Troy oz)	1
Monetary Denomination (AUD)	1
Fineness (% purity)	99.9
Minimum Gross Weight (g)	31.135
Maximum Diameter (mm)	32.60
Maximum Thickness (mm)	6.00
Designer	Ing Ing Jon

2013 Year of the Snake One Kilogram with Gemstone - Perth Mint Australia

In ancient Chinese lore, the snake is viewed with great respect signifying wisdom and prosperity. For those born in 2013, or in the other 'snake' years, this lovely release may prove to be the ideal gift, collectable or investment.

Introducing the 2013 Year of the Snake 1 Kilo with Gemstone from the Perth Mint in Australia

• Striking Black Diamond
• Specimen Quality 99.9% Pure Silver
• Coloured Reverse Design
• Australian Legal Tender
• Extremely Limited Mintage - 5,000
• Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
• Presentation Packaging

This kilo coin presentation represents the pinnacle of our lunar releases. The striking coin design features a black diamond in the snake's visible eye.

Specimen Quality 99.9% Pure Silver

The coin is meticulously struck by The Perth Mint from 1 kilo of 99.9% pure silver in specimen quality.

Coloured Reverse Design with Black Diamond

The coin's reverse depicts a lucky yellow and black snake curled around a tree branch. The snake has a black diamond set in its visible eye, signifying wisdom. 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.

Australian Legal Tender

Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coin features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on its obverse.

Extremely Limited Mintage

The Perth Mint will release no more than 5,000 Gemstone Edition coins celebrating the 2013 Year of the Snake.

Numbered Certificate of Authenticity and Presentation Packaging

The Year of the Snake Gemstone Edition coin is housed in a contemporary black and red display case with an illustrated shipper, and is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Australian Lunar Series II 2013 Year of the Snake Silver Proof Coins at The Perth Mint

In 2013, The Perth Mint’s internationally renowned Australian Lunar II Silver Proof Coin Series celebrates the Year of the Snake, the sixth animal in the twelve year cycle of the Chinese zodiac.

These superb proof quality releases are perfect for people born in ‘snake’ years.

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.

For the first time, and by collector demand, The Perth Mint is also introducing the new format of an individual 1/2oz silver coin.

Proof Quality 99.9% Pure Silver

Each coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 99.9% pure silver in proof quality.

Stunning Snake Reverse Designs

The reverse of each coin 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.

New 1/2oz Format

For the first time ever this design is now available in a 1/2oz format.

Australian Legal Tender

Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, each coin features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on its obverse.

Extremely Limited Mintages

No more than 8,000 1/2oz coins, 5,000 1oz coins, 500 kilo coins and 1,000 three-coin sets will be released.

Numbered Certificate of Authenticity

Each coin and set is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Stylish Presentation

Australian Lunar silver proof coins are housed in stylish black and red display cases. Each case is presented in a superbly illustrated shipper.

Technical Specifications

	1 kilo	2oz	1oz	1/2oz
Silver Content (Troy oz)	32.151	2	1	0.5
Monetary Denomination (AUD)	30	2	1	0.50
Fineness (% purity)	99.9	99.9	99.9	99.9
Minimum Gross Weight (g)	1003.002	62.270	31.135	15.573
Maximum Diameter (mm)	100.60	55.60	45.60	36.60
Maximum Thickness (mm)	14.60	3.60	2.60	2.30