2013 - Lunar Year of the Snake - 50c Tetra-Decagon

Description

Please Note: These are second-hand collectables and may contain scratches, creases, marks, toning or other minor damage. Feel free to ask for photos before purchasing.

The Chinese Zodiac, Sheng Xiao, has its basis in a twelve-year cycle. Each year is represented by one of twelve animals boasting unique personality traits, with these characteristics believed to be passed on to people born in that year. 
The Chinese Lunar Calendar also alternates through the elements of Earth, Fire, Water, Metal and Wood as part of a larger 60 year cycle. The Snake is the sixth animal in the Chinese lunar year cycle, and 2013 celebrates the Gui (yin water) Si (snake); the water snake.

At many Chinese celebrations, holidays and special events, monetary gifts are given to wish hope and prosperity to families and community members. These offerings are traditionally given in red envelopes, a colour which both symbolises good luck and wards off evil forces.

• Packaged in a red folding card, upholding the cherished Chinese New Year tradition
  
• Unique tetra-decagon shape, exclusive to this coin series
  
• The coin's reverse features an artistic design of the Lunar Snake
  
• Obverse features Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II effigy sculpted by lan Rank-Broadley
  
• Australian legal tender
  
  

NOMINAL SPECIFICATIONS

Denomination: 50c
Year: 2013
Metal content: CuNi
Mass: 15.37g
Diameter: 31.51 mm
Finish: Uncirculated
Maximum mintage: Unlimited
Designer: Alex Vorodeyev