31.1 (1 oz). Celebrating the Year of the Snake, this four-coin set is a prestigious and exceptionally limited offering from The Perth Mint. Each rectangle coin is struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality. Each coin celebrates the 2013 Year of the Snake with an individual reverse coloured design portraying a Blue-Lipped Sea Krait, Yellow Banded Wolf Snake, Red Bamboo Rat Snake and Chinese Green Tree Viper. The Chinese character for’snake’ and The Perth Mint’s traditional’P’ mintmark are also included in the design. Issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of the Cook Islands, the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2013 year-date and the monetary denomination are shown on the obverse of each coin. It is said that those with the good fortune to be born under this ancient Lunar sign possess the qualities of wisdom, charm and independence. The birth dates for those born under this sign include 1905, 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965,1977, 1989, 2001 and 2013. Chinese Lunar-Zodiac coins are very popular in China and throughout the world. According to the Chinese Lunar-Zodiac, the Year 2011 is the Year of the Rabbit–which begins on February 3, 2011 and ends on January 22, 2012. The Rabbit is considered a lucky sign. Rabbits are private individuals and a bit introverted. People born in the Year of the Rabbit are friendly individuals who enjoy the company of a group of good friends. They are good teachers, counselors and communicators, and make great painters or musicians due to their sense of beauty and their love of creativity. They love hunting for antiques, arts and crafts and will tend to make sound investments in these types of things. The item “SNAKE Lunar Year Rectangle 4 Four Coin Set 1$ Cook Islands 2013″ is in sale since Saturday, November 10, 2012. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ World\Australia & Oceania\Australia\Proof Sets”. The seller is “powercoin_italy” and is located in Roma. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
• Year: 2013
• Composition: Silver
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Cook Islands
• Certification: Uncertified

155.5 (5 oz). The second issue of Lunar series’Mother of Pearl’ following the successful release of the word’s first Lunar Silver coin with real mother of pearl in 2012, this issue celebrates the Year of the Snake. This 5 oz coin consists of pure silver 999 with a mintage strictly limited to only 888 pieces worldwide. This 5oz coin features a stunning design of the iconic snake, crafted upon a Mother of Pearl inlay. A snake is wrapping around an overhanging branch. The green colour of the mother of pearl of this stunning coin fits perfectly to the Snake! The Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the 2013 year-date denomination are shown on the obverse of the coin. The Snake According to the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of 2013 is the Year of the Snake, which begins on February 10, 2013 and ends on January 30, 2014. The Snake is the sixth sign of the Chinese Zodiac, which consists of 12 Animal Signs. The Snake personality is believed to hold mysterious power and influence. Appreciative of the finer aesthetics in life, the Snake possesses a keen air of calmness in situations of conflict. The Snake’s ability to renew itself typifies the strength for rebirth and recovery. A resilient and strong willpower enables the Snake to achieve objectives never faltering away from its true focus. The Chinese consider it lucky to have a symbol of the Snake for those born under the respective year. Many say that it enhances the personality and strong characteristics of the Snake to have a symbolic Snake around. Ancient Chinese wisdom says a Snake in the house is a good omen because it means that your family will not starve. The item “SNAKE MOTHER OF PEARL Lunar Year Series 5 Oz Silver Coin 50$ Cook Islands 2013″ is in sale since Friday, January 10, 2014. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ World\Australia & Oceania\Other Oceania Coins”. The seller is “powercoin_italy” and is located in Roma. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
• Year: 2013
• Composition: Silver
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Cook Islands

155.5 (5 oz). The second issue of Lunar series’Mother of Pearl’ following the successful release of the word’s first Lunar Silver coin with real mother of pearl in 2012, this issue celebrates the Year of the Snake. This 5 oz coin consists of pure silver 999 with a mintage strictly limited to only 888 pieces worldwide. This 5oz coin features a stunning design of the iconic snake, crafted upon a Mother of Pearl inlay. A snake is wrapping around an overhanging branch. The green colour of the mother of pearl of this stunning coin fits perfectly to the Snake! The Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the 2013 year-date denomination are shown on the obverse of the coin. The Snake According to the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of 2013 is the Year of the Snake, which begins on February 10, 2013 and ends on January 30, 2014. The Snake is the sixth sign of the Chinese Zodiac, which consists of 12 Animal Signs. The Snake personality is believed to hold mysterious power and influence. Appreciative of the finer aesthetics in life, the Snake possesses a keen air of calmness in situations of conflict. The Snake’s ability to renew itself typifies the strength for rebirth and recovery. A resilient and strong willpower enables the Snake to achieve objectives never faltering away from its true focus. The Chinese consider it lucky to have a symbol of the Snake for those born under the respective year. Many say that it enhances the personality and strong characteristics of the Snake to have a symbolic Snake around. Ancient Chinese wisdom says a Snake in the house is a good omen because it means that your family will not starve. The item “SNAKE MOTHER OF PEARL Lunar Year Series 5 Oz Silver Coin 50$ Cook Islands 2013″ is in sale since Monday, March 14, 2016. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ World\Australia & Oceania\Other Oceania Coins”. The seller is “powercoin_italy” and is located in Roma. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
• Year: 2013
• Composition: Silver
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Cook Islands

155.5 (5 oz). The second issue of Lunar series’Mother of Pearl’ following the successful release of the word’s first Lunar Silver coin with real mother of pearl in 2012, this issue celebrates the Year of the Snake. This 5 oz coin consists of pure silver 999 with a mintage strictly limited to only 888 pieces worldwide. This 5oz coin features a stunning design of the iconic snake, crafted upon a Mother of Pearl inlay. A snake is wrapping around an overhanging branch. The green colour of the mother of pearl of this stunning coin fits perfectly to the Snake! The Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the 2013 year-date denomination are shown on the obverse of the coin. The Snake According to the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of 2013 is the Year of the Snake, which begins on February 10, 2013 and ends on January 30, 2014. The Snake is the sixth sign of the Chinese Zodiac, which consists of 12 Animal Signs. The Snake personality is believed to hold mysterious power and influence. Appreciative of the finer aesthetics in life, the Snake possesses a keen air of calmness in situations of conflict. The Snake’s ability to renew itself typifies the strength for rebirth and recovery. A resilient and strong willpower enables the Snake to achieve objectives never faltering away from its true focus. The Chinese consider it lucky to have a symbol of the Snake for those born under the respective year. Many say that it enhances the personality and strong characteristics of the Snake to have a symbolic Snake around. Ancient Chinese wisdom says a Snake in the house is a good omen because it means that your family will not starve. The item “SNAKE MOTHER OF PEARL Lunar Year Series 5 Oz Silver Coin 50$ Cook Islands 2013″ is in sale since Sunday, January 17, 2016. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ World\Australia & Oceania\Other Oceania Coins”. The seller is “powercoin_italy” and is located in Roma. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
• Year: 2013
• Composition: Silver
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Cook Islands