One of the more popular Lunar series of coinage available is the Lunar Series from the Perth Mint. This unique series is in its third iteration as of 2020 as it’s been releasing coins alongside the Chinese zodiac since 1996. With the Year of Snake coming up in 2025 it’s never too early to celebrate the past in advance with this Lunar Series II coin. Order your 2013 1/2 oz Australian Gold Lunar Snake Coin today, at JM Bullion.

Coin Highlights:

• Arrives in a protective plastic flip!
• Australian Lunar Series II!
• Total mintage of 14,681!
• Contains 1/2 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold.
• Bears a face value of 50 Dollars backed by Australia.
• The obverse field features Queen Elizabeth II.
• The reverse side showcases a snake.
• Includes the “P” mint mark of the Perth Mint.

This coin is part of the Perth Mint’s Lunar Series II. The original Lunar Series debuted in 1996 with the Year of the Rat. New coins in the series were released annually along with the Chinese zodiac. In 2008, the series kick-started again with another Year of the Rat release to start Lunar Series II.

Each 2013 1/2 oz Australian Gold Lunar Snake Coin will arrive with a protective plastic flip to preserve the condition of your gold coin. Notably, these coins display the “P” mint mark indicating that they were produced at the Perth Mint.

The obverse field of the 2013 Australian Gold Lunar Snake Coin showcases an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. This Ian Rank-Broadley depiction displays Her Majesty in right-profile relief wearing the girls of Great Britain and Ireland diamond tiara. Identifying marks of the coin surround the image.

The reverse side of the 2013 1/2 oz Gold Lunar Snake Coin features a snake. The snake is seen slithering in the grass and bamboo shoots. The traditional Chinese character for “Snake” is seen next to it.

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