2013 New Zealand Mint 1 Oz Gold Gilded Silver Proof! Mintage Of 2,013

  

2013 Gilded Snake 1 oz Proof Silver Lunar Coin: New Zealand Mint Mintage of ONLY 2013 Coins! The intricate design highlighted on this coin celebrates the Lunar Year of the Snake.

The Chinese Lunar Calendar depicting the 12-year cycle of the Chinese Zodiac. According to Chinese culture, people born under the Snake's influence tend to be intelligent, graceful, and materialistic. The obverse depicts a frosted portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on a mirror-like field. The Queen is surrounded by the legend, PITCAIRN ISLAND, TWO DOLLARS, 2013, ELIZABETH II.

The reverse features a golden snake tangled around itself and appears to be popping out from this silver coin. Featuring a detailed border, this side says, "Year of the Snake, " with the monetary denomination and purity of the coin.