This set contains three gold proof coins celebrating the Chinese Lunar Year of the Snake 2013: a full ounce, quarter ounce, and tenth-ounce.
The Perth Mint says about the set:
In 2013, The Perth Mint’s internationally renowned Australian lunar gold proof coin series II celebrates the Year of the Snake, the sixth animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac.
Meticulously struck from 99.99% pure gold in proof quality, no more than 3,000 individual 1oz coins, 5,000 1/4oz coins, 5,000 1/10oz coins and 3,000 Three-Coin Sets will be released. Each coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965.
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.
The set is housed in an elegant oval-shaped display case, featuring a glossy timber-effect lid and presented in a coloured illustrated shipper. |
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