Gold Fifth-Ounce 2013 Year of the Snake - Longevity, Coin from Tuvalu - detailed information

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Chinese Astrological Series 2013 Year of the Snake 'Prosperity', 'Longevity' and 'Success' Three-Coin Set | The Perth Mint

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Buy the Chinese Astrological Series 2013 Year of the Snake ‘Prosperity’, ‘Longevity’ and ‘Success’ Three-Coin Set at The Perth Mint, featuring: Proof Quality 99.99% Pure Gold Three Individual Designs Tuvalu Legal Tender Extremely Limited Issue – 2,000 Presentation Packaging Numbered Certificate of Authenticity

The Chinese Astrological Series three-coin set celebrates the Year of the Snake in 2013. In Eastern culture, it is believed that people born under this zodiac sign are mysterious, deep thinking and wise. Proof Quality 99.99% Pure Gold Each coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1/5oz of 99.99% pure gold in proof quality. Three Individual Designs The reverse of each coin depicts a symbolic snake motif representing the Chinese character for either ‘Shou’, ‘Lu’ or ‘Fu’ meaning longevity, success or prosperity respectively. The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark is also included in the reverse design of each coin. Tuvalu Legal Tender Issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of Tuvalu, the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the 2013 year-date are depicted on each coin's obverse. Extremely Limited Issue The Perth Mint will release no more than 2,000 of these Chinese Astrological Series 2013 Year of the Snake 'Prosperity', 'Longevity' and 'Success' Three-Coin Sets, in this packaging, from a maximum coin mintage of 4,000 'Prosperity' coins, 2,000 'Longevity' coins and 2,000 'Success' coins. Presentation Packaging The entire set is housed in a traditional wooden display case and customised shipper. Numbered Certificate of Authenticity The set is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Gold Content (Troy oz): 0.2
Monetary Denomination (TVD): 30
Fineness (% purity): 99.99
Minimum Gross Weight (g): 6.222
Maximum Diameter (mm): 22.60
Maximum Thickness (mm): 1.50
Maximum Mintage: 4,000 'Prosperity' coins, 2,000 'Longevity' coins, 2,000 'Success' coins
Designer: Ing Ing Jong
Item ID: 13T80ZAA
Issue price: AUS $ 2,063.64US$ 1,623.96