The Lunar Series I program by Perth Mint has been a long-standing favorite in the world of precious metals, spanning three decades. Perth Mint continues to commemorate the 12 creatures of the Chinese Lunar Calendar with their Lunar Series collections. Right now, you can get your hands on the 2001 Australian Lunar Snake 1 oz Silver Coins online at Provident Metals.

Highlights:

• Arrives in protective plastic flips!
• Part of the 6th edition in the Lunar Series I program!
• The 3rd release of Lunar Series I silver coins!
• Limited mintage of just 71,301 coins!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 pure silver in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition
• Backed by the Australian government with a face value of $1 (AUD)
• Features Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse
• The reverse side showcases a depiction of a snake with its eggs

Snakes have a strong intuition and are often good at reading people and situations. This can make them excellent judges of character. The snake is associated with grace and elegance. People born in this year often have a refined and sophisticated demeanor.

Obverse

On the obverse of the 2001 Lunar Snake 1 oz Silver Coin, you’ll find a profile of Queen Elizabeth II. This elegant portrayal, created by Ian Rank-Broadley in 1998, features the Queen wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara.

Reverse

The reverse side of the 2001 Australian Lunar Snake Silver Coins features an image of a snake with its eggs. Upon closer examination, you’ll notice a small snake hatching from one of those eggs.

History

The Year of the Snake is one of the 12 animal signs of the Chinese zodiac, which is based on the Chinese lunar calendar. Each year is associated with a specific animal sign, and the Year of the Snake comes around in a 12-year cycle. People born in the Year of the Snake are believed to share certain personality traits and characteristics with the snake, which is a symbol of wisdom, intelligence, and grace in Chinese culture.

Ordering

These 2001 Australian Lunar Snake 1 oz Silver Coins are available in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. They come in protective plastic flips and had an original mintage of only 71,301 coins. While Lunar Series I gold coins made their debut in 1996, the silver coins were introduced in 1999 with the Year of the Rabbit, making the Year of the Snake release the third in the silver series.

Should you have any questions about these 1 oz silver coins, don’t hesitate to reach out to Provident Metals at 1-800-313-3315. Our team is ready to assist you by phone, online chat, or email.