Australia 1 dollar Year of Snake Lunar Series II High Relief silver coin 2013

The 2013 Australia 1 Dollar “Year of the Snake” High Relief silver coin from the Perth Mint’s Lunar Series II is a masterful numismatic piece combining artistry, symbolism, and rarity. Struck in .999 fine silver, this high-relief edition presents an exceptionally detailed image of the Snake, one of the most powerful and enigmatic animals of the Chinese zodiac.

On the reverse, the design features a coiled snake resting on a tree branch, its scales rendered with striking clarity. Blossoming twigs frame the reptile, symbolizing renewal and vigilance. The inscriptions include “Year of the Snake,” the Chinese character for “Snake,” and the Perth Mint “P” mintmark. The obverse bears the elegant effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, surrounded by the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II,” “AUSTRALIA,” the year “2013,” “1 DOLLAR,” and “1 OZ 999 SILVER.”

In Chinese tradition, the Snake embodies wisdom, intuition, and transformation, making this coin not only a collectible but also a meaningful talisman. Its high-relief strike gives depth and dimension, further enhancing its desirability among collectors of Lunar Series coins.

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