Numismatic

2013 Australia 1 oz Gold Lunar Snake Proof (UHR, Damaged Box)

Struck by Australia's oldest operating mint, this 2013 gold coin showcases the artistry of the Lunar Series II. It is minted in an ultra-high relief format, allowing the detailed design to rise dramatically from the polished surface. The coin contains one troy ounce of highly refined 0.9999 fine gold and carries a legal tender value of 100 Dollars, backed by the Australian government. On the reverse, a snake is depicted winding gracefully through a patch of grass and bamboo shoots. This side also features the traditional Chinese character representing the snake, alongside the English inscription 'Year of the Snake' and the 'P' mint mark representing the Perth Mint. With a remarkably low mintage of just 388 pieces, this coin is a striking example of modern minting precision. The obverse displays the Ian Rank-Broadley portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. Surrounding her likeness are the inscriptions detailing the monarch's name, the issuing nation of Australia, the 2013 date, the gold purity, and the 100 Dollar denomination.