The 2001 release marked the third addition to Perth Mint’s renowned Lunar Series. This 2001 1/2 oz Australian Silver Lunar Snake Coin is the smallest silver coin minted in 2001, with a total production of just over 30,000. Supplies are limited, so secure your silver bullion today at BullionMax.

Coin Highlights:

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

2001 was celebrated as the Year of the Snake, the sixth sign in the Chinese zodiac. The lunar snake symbolizes wisdom, charm, and transformation. According to legend, the Jade Emperor determined the zodiac order by hosting a race across a river. The snake finished sixth, earning its place as the sixth animal in the zodiac.

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

The obverse of the 2001 Australian Silver Lunar Snake Coin showcases Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley. Her right-profile portrait is surrounded by the coin’s identifying details.

The reverse of this 2001 1/2 oz Australian Lunar Snake Coin features a detailed lunar snake, shown guarding its eggs with baby snakes hatching. The traditional Chinese character for “snake” is also present.

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