Sixth lunar animal

The snake is significant in traditional Chinese culture as the sixth animal symbol in the ancient lunar calendar. People born under the auspices of the snake in 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, and every 12th preceding year are said to be intelligent, independent, and charming.

Snake panorama

The coloured artistry of each coin in this set come together to create a pleasing panoramic tribute to the snake. The vividly coloured coins portray individual yellow, green, blue, and red snakes on interlinking background imagery constituting a Chinese landscape featuring a traditional pagoda, a moon bridge, a waterfall and a meandering river. Each coin also features The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.