2013 $1 Lunar Year of the Snake High Relief 1oz Silver Proof Coin

2013 $1 Lunar Year of the Snake 1oz Silver High Relief CoinThese magnificent silver coins celebrate the Year of the Snake, the sixth animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac.As well as appealing to proof coin collectors, these superb releases are perfect for people born in the Year of the Snake – 1905, 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 1989, 2001 and 2013.Those born under the influence of this sign are said to be intelligent, graceful, independent, analytical and charming.Struck to Proof quality in a High Relief Design from 99.9% pure silver, no more than 7,500 coins will be issued worldwide.These coins are issued as Australian Legal tender.The coin’s reverse depicts a snake curled around a tree branch. The design includes the Chinese character for ‘snake’ and the inscription ‘Year of the Snake’ long with The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ Mintmark.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.Each coin is housed in a presentation case and custom shipper along with numbered Certificate of Authenticity.Denomination : $1Quality : ProofMetal : 99.9% Pure SilverWeight : 1ozDiameter : 32.60mmMintage : 7,500 WorldwideCertificate of Authenticity : Numbered Certificate of Authenticity