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
