The Australian Kookaburra series has been a key part of the Perth Mints silver bullion offerings since 1990. Known for its annual design changes, the series spotlights the kookaburra, a bird native to Australia. In 2013, the Perth Mint added a special edition to the series that includes a Lunar Snake privy mark. Right now, Provident Metals has 2013 Australian Kookaburra Snake Privy 1 oz Silver Coins available for purchase.

Highlights:

• Ships in a protective plastic capsule!
• 24th release in the 1 oz Silver Kookaburra series!
• Features a special Lunar Snake privy mark on the reverse!
• Mintage capped at only 50,000 coins!
• Sold out at the mint!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 fine silver.
• Face value of $1 (AUD) issued by Australia.
• Obverse features Queen Elizabeth II.
• Reverse shows a pair of kookaburras on a tree branch.

Each of these 2013 Australian Kookaburra Snake Privy 1 oz Silver Coins comes packaged in a secure capsule. The coin was part of the Lunar Privy series and had a limited production of 50,000 coins. The Perth Mint reported a full sellout after the initial release.

Obverse

The obverse of the 2013 Australian Kookaburra Snake Privy Silver Coin displays Queen Elizabeth II in profile. This design, created by Ian Rank-Broadley in 1998, shows the Queen wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara. It was a common portrait used on Australian coins during her reign. Inscriptions include ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA, and 1 DOLLAR.

Reverse

On the reverse side of 2013 Kookaburra Snake Privy 1 oz Silver Coins, youll see two kookaburras resting on a tree branch. Alongside the birds, a small snake privy mark is included to recognize the Year of the Water Snake. Water Snakes are thought to approach life with a calm, thoughtful nature, favoring solutions that avoid direct conflict and promote personal growth. Inscriptions read AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA, 2013, 1 OZ 999 SILVER, and the P mint mark.

History

The 2013 Year of the Water Snake is part of the Chinese zodiac calendar and will next occur in 2073. This zodiac sign is associated with qualities like insight, transformation, and emotional awareness. The Snake is traditionally viewed as wise and introspective, and the Water element is said to bring adaptability and heightened intuition to the mix.

Ordering

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