The Year of the Wood Snake occurs every 60 years in the Chinese zodiac cycle, with the last one in 1965 and the next in 2025. In Chinese astrology, Wood represents growth, vitality, and flexibility. Combined with the Snake sign, it creates a distinctive blend of characteristics. Now, 1 oz Silver Year of the Snake Rounds are available online from Provident Metals.

Highlights:

• Rounds arrive in plastic flips, acrylic tubes of 20 rounds, or boxes of 500 rounds!
• Part of the unique Lunar Series!
• Features a coiled snake!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• The obverse features a coiled rattlesnake.
• On the reverse is the series common element with the symbol for the snake.

In the Chinese Zodiac, the Snake holds the sixth position, based on the legend of the Great Race. The Jade Emperor held a race to determine the order of the zodiac animals. The clever Snake, though not the fastest, rode on the Horse’s hoof. Just before the finish line, it surprised the Horse by slithering ahead, thus taking the sixth spot.

Obverse

On the obverse side of the 1 oz Year of the Snake Rounds, you’ll find a depiction of a powerful rattlesnake. This year’s design shows the rattlesnake coiled and ready to strike. Inscriptions on this side read YEAR OF THE SNAKE and the emblem for the snake.

Reverse

The reverse side of the Silver Year of the Snake Round features the common symbol for the snake. Each series release includes a consistent background design, with the central symbol changing each year. For the Year of the Snake, the Chinese symbol for the snake is highlighted. The inscriptions at the center include YEAR OF THE SNAKE and 1 OZ .999 FINE SILVER.

History

The concept of lucky and unlucky numbers, colors, and directions is deeply ingrained in Chinese culture. For Snakes, the number 2 represents harmony, 8 is associated with prosperity, and 9 with longevity. Red symbolizes good fortune, yellow represents imperial power, and black is associated with water and wisdom in Chinese philosophy.

Ordering

These 1 oz Silver Year of the Snake Rounds are available individually or in bulk. Individual rounds come in protective flips, while multiples are offered in acrylic tubes of 20 rounds or boxes of 500 rounds.

Provident Metals customer service is available to assist you at 1-800-313-3315 when you buy silver online. Alternatively, you can chat with us or email us for assistance.