2013 Australia 1 oz Proof Silver Lunar Snake (Colorized)

This stunning **2013 Australia 1 oz Silver Proof Coin – Year of the Snake (Colorized)** is part of the Perth Mint’s highly acclaimed Lunar Series II. Celebrating the sixth sign of the Chinese zodiac, this proof-quality coin features a colorized image of a snake gracefully coiled on a tree branch. Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, it offers both numismatic appeal and .999 fine silver content.

The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II designed by Ian Rank-Broadley, along with inscriptions denoting the coin's weight, purity, date, and denomination. The reverse, designed by renowned Perth Mint artist **Tom Vaughan**, presents the snake in naturalistic detail with yellow and black markings, set against a mirror-like proof background with delicate plum blossoms and the Chinese character for "Snake."

This coin comes encapsulated and housed in its original Perth Mint display case with red lid and themed outer box. It includes a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

• Denomination: 1 Dollar (AUD)
• Year: 2013
• Diameter: 45.60 mm
• Mint Mark: N/A
• Thickness: 2.60 mm
• Grade: Ungraded