There are few coin programs available right now in the precious metals world that are as popular as the Lunar Series II coins from the Perth Mint. Whether it’s the bullion version or proof collectible, the ever-changing reverse designs makes these coins a hit with numismatists. Right now you can get your own 2013 1 oz Proof Colorized Australian Silver Snake Coin from JM Bullion in its protective display box.

Coin Highlights:

• Arrives in a protective black box with a Certificate of Authenticity.
• Limited mintage of only 10,000 coins.
• 6^th design from Perth Mint’s Lunar Series II program.
• Honors the Year of the Snake.
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• Bears a face value of $1 (AUD) backed by the federal government of Australia.
• Reverse features the colorized Year of the Snake design.
• Obverse includes Queen Elizabeth II’s effigy.

Each 2013 1 oz Proof Colorized Australian Silver Snake Coin in this product listing has a beautiful coloring added to the reverse design. The snake featured in the 2013 Year of the Snake design has a body that is black, with patches of scales filled in with yellow color. Only the image of the snake has been colorized on these coins.

Your 2013 1 oz Proof Colorized Australian Silver Snake Coin arrives in a Perth Mint black, commemorative display box complete with a red lid on the inside. These coins are part of the proof release, which also featured a ½ oz Proof Colorized Australian Silver Snake.

On the reverse of the 2013 1 oz Proof Colorized Australian Silver Snake Coin is the image of the Year of the Snake design. With a single snake hanging from the branch of a tree, the engravings on this face include only the name of the issue and the Perth Mint’s “P” mint mark, as well as the Chinese symbol for snake.

The obverse of any Lunar Series II coin has the right-profile portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. Her Majesty’s effigy is routine updated to reflect her current age as ruling monarch of Britain. She has appeared on the obverse of coins since 1952, and this 1998 design is the fourth-generation image of Her Majesty.

Perth Mint is a state-owned facility in Western Australia. Originally part of the Royal Mint system in Australia during British rule, today it operates separate of the Royal Australian Mint and enjoys legal tender status for its coins under the Currency Act of 1965.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask. JM Bullion associates are available at 800-276-6508. You can also connect with us online through our live web chat and email services.