2013 Perth mint Lunar Snake 1oz Silver Proof Coloured Coin
Australian Lunar Series II | 1oz Silver | 99.9% Pure Silver | Proof Coloured Coin | Limited Worldwide
Celebrate the Year of the Snake with this prestigious 2013 release from The Perth Mint’s highly acclaimed Australian Lunar Series II. Struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in flawless proof quality, this coloured coin combines traditional Chinese zodiac symbolism with exceptional numismatic craftsmanship.
With a limited mintage of just 10,000 coins worldwide, this release remains a highly sought-after issue among lunar collectors.
📖 Story / Theme – Year of the Snake
The Snake is the sixth animal in the Chinese zodiac and is traditionally associated with intelligence, elegance, wisdom, and independence. Those born under the Snake sign are believed to possess analytical thinking, charm, and refined instincts.
This release honours the cultural significance of the Lunar calendar while continuing the global success of The Perth Mint’s Lunar Series II program.
🎨 Design Description
The reverse features a beautifully coloured snake elegantly curled around a tree branch. The detailed colour application enhances the serpent’s intricate scales and flowing form, symbolising wisdom and refinement.
Also incorporated into the design are the Chinese character for “Snake”, the inscription “Year of the Snake”, and The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark.
The obverse portrays the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, together with the 2013 year-date and monetary denomination, confirming the coin’s status as Australian legal tender.
✨ Key Features
🐍 Australian Lunar Series II Year of the Snake release
🎨 Coloured proof reverse design
🏛️ Struck by The Perth Mint
🇦🇺 Australian legal tender
🌍 Limited mintage: 10,000
📜 Includes Certificate of Authenticity
🎁 Official Perth Mint presentation packaging
📋 Specifications
| Year | 2013 |
| Mint | Perth Mint |
| Series | Australian Lunar Series II |
| Metal | Silver |
| Weight | 1oz |
| Purity | 99.9% |
| Finish | Proof, Coloured |
| Mintage | 10,000 |
| Legal Tender | Australia |
| Packaging | Presentation packaging + COA |
| SKU | CG13PMLSSPF1ZBX01 |
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