8 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Year of the Snake - Silver Bullion Coin) 2013 front 8 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Year of the Snake - Silver Bullion Coin) 2013 back
8 Dollars - Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Year of the Snake - Silver Bullion Coin) 2013 photo

8 Dollars - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait - Year of the Snake - Silver Bullion Coin

2013 year
Silver (.999) 155.5 g 60.3 mm
Description
Issuer
Australia
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2013
Value
8 Dollars 8 AUD = USD 5.51
Currency
Dollar (1966-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
155.5 g
Diameter
60.3 mm
Thickness
5.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#179173
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

A snake curled around a tree branch. The Chinese character for Snake to the right.

Scripts: Chinese, Latin

Lettering:

P
Year of the Snake

Translation: 蛇 = Snake

Designer: Ing Ing Jong

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issued by the Perth Mint - $8 Five Ounce Silver Lunar Series 2 Coin.

This coin came in three versions, Proof, Uncirculated standard and Uncirculated coloured.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2013 Australian 8 Dollar Elizabeth II (4th Portrait - Year of the Snake - Silver Bullion Coin) is that it has a unique design feature. The coin's reverse side features a stylized snake wrapped around the number 8, which symbolizes good luck and prosperity in Chinese culture. This design was created to commemorate the Year of the Snake in the Chinese lunar calendar, which fell in 2013. The coin's unique design and cultural significance make it a popular collector's item among numismatists and enthusiasts of Chinese culture.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2013 P 1985 - - - - - -

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