The Lunar Series II program at the Perth Mint proved to be one of its most popular. Following the success of the Lunar Series I program, the Lunar Series II collection started in 2008 and ran through 2019. Situated at the middle of this series was the Year of the Snake. Now, 2013 1/4 oz Proof Australian Gold Lunar Snake Coins are available to you for purchase online from JM Bullion in perfect condition.

Coin Highlights:

• Coins arrive in NGC protective plastic slabs!
• 6^th year of issue in the Lunar Series II program!
• Limited original mintage of only 5,000 coins!
• Limited availability of certified perfect coins!
• Contains 1/4 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold.
• Issued a face value of $25 (AUD) by Australia.
• Bears a Grade of PF70 from the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.
• UCAM designation.
• Early Release coins.
• Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse.
• A snake is depicted on the ground amidst foliage and bamboo.

The Perth Mint started its lunar-themed coin collections in 1996. The first issue was the Year of the Rat and the series ran through 2007 with the Year of the Pig. The 2008 launch of the Lunar Series II collection also offered a one-time Year of the Rat design honoring the recently-concluded Lunar Series I program.

Each series of this type from Perth Mint comes with separate designs for the gold and silver releases in the collection. In addition to various gold bullion and silver BU strikes, Perth offers the coins in limited proof releases as well.

Queen Elizabeth II is on the obverse of 2013 1/4 oz Proof Australian Gold Lunar Snake Coins. Her Majesty is shown here in right-profile relief with the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara on her head. This fifth-generation Australian design featured on Perth coinage from 1999 to 2018.

A snake is shown in the reverse design of 2013 Proof Australian Gold Lunar Snake Coins. This design was exclusive to the gold coins of the Lunar Series II release for the Year of the Snake and depicts a small snake amidst foliage on the ground.

These 2013 1/4 oz Proof Australian Gold Lunar Snake Coins are perfect specimens according to the NGC. Coins in PF70 condition showcase full, original mint luster and have no detracting flaws. The UCAM label stands for ultra-cameo proof and refers to the strong, frosted designs and deeply-mirrored, clear fields. Early Release coins are those received for certification within 30 days of release.

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