Silver Lunar II Year of the Snake Coin 2013, 1 oz.

The Lunar II series is a continuation of its predecessor, which was very well received by investors and collectors.

The Chinese lunar calendar is divided into 12 cycles, each lasting 12 years. Each of the individual years is patronized by a different animal. The year 2013 has a snake as its patron saint. According to Chinese tradition, people born in the year of the Snake are often seen as wise, situation-oriented and deep thinkers. They enjoy exploring the ins and outs of various areas of life. Snakes are often associated with mystery. People born in the year of the snake may be aloof keep their feelings to themselves. They like to maintain a certain enigmatic aura. These people are usually intelligent and have the ability to reason. They can often spot details that others may overlook, making them effective observers.

On the reverse of this silver bullion coin, we have a snake shown climbing a tree branch. Slightly below is the Chinese symbol of the year, and at the very bottom is its name in English. The obverse shows the right profile of Queen Elizabeth II, along with information on the denomination, silver sample and weight.