The mint says about the set:
According to Chinese folklore, the emperor ordered a Great Race between all the animals on Earth to determine who should occupy 12 positions in the lunar calendar. Using its guile, the snake finished in sixth place. As a result, those born under the sign of the Chinese Lunar Snake in 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989 and every 12th preceding year are said to inherit the snake’s wisdom, intelligence, independence, and charm.
This Year of the Snake set comprises coins struck from 2oz, 1oz and 1/2oz of 99.99% pure silver in flawless proof quality.
Accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, the set is housed in a classic display case with a clear lid, and an illustrated shipper featuring a snake. When arrayed with other shippers from the series, the resulting diorama depicts the legend of The Great Race, in which 12 animals successfully compete for a position in the lunar zodiac.
Each shipper in the series can be arrayed together to form a diorama depicting the exploits of all 12 auspicious animals. |
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