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2001 1/2 oz Australian Silver Lunar Snake Coin

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Product Description

The year 2001 welcomed the third release in Perth Mints celebrated silver Lunar Series. This 2001 1/2 oz Australian Silver Lunar Snake Coin is the smallest silver coin minted that year, with a limited mintage of just over 30,000. Act quickly to add this silver coin to your collection from BGASC.

Highlights:

  • Comes in a capsule!
  • 3rd silver coin in the Perth Mint Lunar Series!
  • Mintage total of 30,904 coins!
  • Smallest silver size available for 2001!
  • Contains 1/2 Troy oz of .999 pure silver.
  • The face value of 50 cents is fully backed by Australia.
  • Queen Elizabeth II is on the obverse.
  • A lunar snake is on the reverse.

Every 2001 1/2 oz Australian Silver Lunar Snake Coin is housed in a protective capsule and contains 1/2 Troy oz of 99.9% pure silver.

Obverse

The obverse of the 2001 1/2 oz Australian Lunar Snake Coin displays a right-profile portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley, surrounded by the coins details. Inscriptions read AUSTRALIA, 50 CENTS, IRB, and ELIZABETH II.

Reverse

On the reverse of the 2001 Australian Silver Lunar Snake Coin, youll find an intricate depiction of a lunar snake, guarding its eggs with baby snakes beginning to hatch. The traditional Chinese character for “snake” is also included. Inscriptions include 1/2 OZ 999 SILVER and 2001.

History

The year 2001 is recognized as the Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac, the sixth sign in the cycle. The lunar snake is associated with qualities such as wisdom, charm, and transformation. According to legend, the Jade Emperor decided the zodiac order through a race across a river. The snake came in sixth, securing its position in the zodiac.

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Specifications

Year 2001
Mint Mark Not Shown
Metals Purity 0.999
Producer Perth Mint
Thickness 3.9 mm
Diameter 32.1 mm
Condition Brilliant Uncirculated
Denomination .50 AUD
Country Australia
Edge Style Reeded
Product Series Lunar Series 1
Certificate of Authenticity No
Mintage 30,904
Packaging Plastic Capsule
Metal Content .5 Troy Ounce
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