2013 Australian Lunar Snake Gold Coin 1/4oz

Description

Issued by The Perth Mint as part of its renowned Australian Lunar Series II, the 2013 Year of the Snake Gold Coin celebrates the sixth animal in the Chinese zodiac. This 1/4oz coin is struck from 999.9 fine gold and features a beautifully detailed design honoring those born under the sign of the Snake.

Lunar Snake Design

The reverse features a finely engraved image of a slithering snake curled among grass and bamboo, with the Chinese character for “Snake” and the inscription “Year of the Snake”. The Perth Mint’s traditional “P” mintmark is also present.

The obverse bears the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, along with the coin’s weight, purity, year-date, and denomination.

999.9 Fine Gold & Australian Legal Tender

Struck in 1/4 troy ounce of 999.9 gold, this coin is officially recognized as Australian legal tender under the Currency Act 1965, with a face value of AUD $25