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2013, The Perth Mint’s internationally renowned Australian Lunar II SilverCoin Series celebrates the Year of the Snake, the sixth animal in the twelve year cycle of the Chinese zodiac.

These superb proof quality releases are perfect for people born in ‘snake’ years.

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.

For the first time, and by collector demand, The Perth Mint is also introducingthe new format of an individual 1/2oz silver coin.

Quality 99.9% Pure Silver

Each coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 99.9% pure silver in proof quality.

Stunning Snake Reverse Designs

The reverse of each coin depicts a representation of a snake curled around a tree branch.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, each coin features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on its obverse.

Numbered Certificate of Authenticity

Each coin and set is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

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Technical Specifications

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

1 kilo 2oz 1oz 1/2oz

Silver Content (Troy oz)1

Monetary Denomination (AUD) 1

Fineness (% purity) 99.9

Minimum Gross Weight (g) 15.573

Maximum Diameter (mm) 36.6

Maximum Thickness (mm) 2.6