CHINESE NEW YEAR LUNAR SERIES II

2013 YEAR OF THE SNAKE 1 OZ GOLD PROOF HIGH RELIEF COINS 

AUSTRALIAN PERTH MINT

In 2013, the spectacular and popular Australian Lunar II Gold Proof Coin Series II celebrates the Year of the Snake, the sixth animal in the twelve-year cycle of 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.

2013 Year of the Snake DESIGN

 

The reverse of each coin depicts a representation of a snake with bamboo, signifying good health, wisdom 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’ Mint mark.

 

The Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2013 year-date and monetary denomination are shown on the coin’s obverse.

Proof Quality 99.99% Pure Gold

Meticulously struck from 99.99% pure gold in proof quality, no more than 3,000 individual 1oz coins will be released in this packaging. The coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act1965.

High Relief PRESENTATION

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.

Australian Legal Tender

Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coin’s obverse features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2012 year-date and the monetary denomination.

Limited Edition Mintage

No more than 388 of these Australian Lunar Series II 2012 Year of the snake 1oz Gold Proof High Relief Coins will be issued by The Perth Mint. A numbered Certificate of Authenticity accompanies the individual 1oz coins.

Elegant Packaging and Numbered Certificates

Each coin and three-coin set are housed in an oval-shaped, glossy black and timber-inspired display case and illustrated lunar-themed shipper, and is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Coin Highlights

- Contains1 Oz of .9999 pure Gold.

- Housed in a protective plastic capsule.

- Obverse: The Ian Rank-Broadley likeness of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II along with the purity and monetary denomination.

- Reverse: Depicts a traditional Chinese snake, a representation of a snake with bamboo, signifying good health, wisdom 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’ Mint mark.

- Sovereign coin backed by the Australian government.

 

Item Specifications

- Metal: Gold (Au)

- Weight:1 troy Oz

- Min. Purity: 99.99%

- Manufacturer: Perth Mint

- Certificate of authenticity: Yes

- Serial number: Yes

- Display Case: Yes

Technical Specifications

- Silver Content (Troy oz)                    1

- Monetary Denomination (AUD)       100

- Fineness(% purity)                            99.99

- Minimum Gross Weight (g)               31.107

- Maximum Diameter (mm)                 27.30

- Maximum Thickness (mm)                5.00

- Maximum Mintage                             388

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Package Content

1 x Australian Perth Mint Lunar Series II 2013 Year of the Snake 1oz Gold Coin High Relief

1 x Perth Mint numbered Certificate of Authenticity

1 x Elegant oval-shaped, glossy black and timber-inspired display case

Note: Original purchased receipt available upon buyer request