Cook Islands 1 dollar Year of Snake Lunar Calendar Yellow Snake silver coin 2013

The Cook Islands 1 Dollar Year of the Snake silver coin, issued in 2013 as part of the Lunar Calendar series, is a refined and symbolic tribute to one of the most enigmatic zodiac animals in Chinese tradition. The Snake represents wisdom, intuition, transformation, and inner strength, making this coin especially meaningful for collectors drawn to astrology, Eastern philosophy, and lunar-themed numismatics.

The reverse showcases a striking rectangular design with a colorized yellow-green snake coiled gracefully at the center. The snake’s scaled body is richly textured, with dark and olive patterns emphasizing its sinuous movement. Surrounding the snake is a stylized natural landscape engraved in silver, featuring mountains, flowing lines, clouds, and vegetation, creating a harmonious balance between color and relief. Chinese-style cloud motifs float above the scene, while engraved symbols and decorative elements reinforce the traditional lunar aesthetic. The purity inscription “1 oz .999 SILVER” is visible, subtly integrated into the composition.

The obverse presents the right-facing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing a crown and jewelry, set against a mirror-like Proof background. Surrounding inscriptions read “ELIZABETH II,” “COOK ISLANDS,” “1 DOLLAR,” and the year “2013,” arranged within the elegant rectangular format.

Struck in silver with Proof quality, this coin combines modern minting precision with traditional symbolism. A distinctive piece from the Lunar Calendar series, it offers strong visual impact and cultural depth, making it an excellent addition to any zodiac or world silver coin collection.

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