Silver Coin YEAR OF THE SNAKE 2012 "CHINESE CALENDAR” Series

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It was with the young collectors in mind that the Mint of Poland have designed an attractive coin, Year of the Snake, a piece making up the “Chinese Calendar” series. The coin has been struck using the highest quality mirror stamp, on a sterling silver planchet (Ag 925). The piece is legal tender in New Zealand.

A fairy-tale design and a fun packaging make it a great gift for children!

Collect all coins of the series – each year the Mint of Poland issues a coin showing one of the 12 animals of the Chinese Zodiac: Pig, Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake,  Horse, Goat, Dog, Monkey, and Rooster.

The 12-year cycle repeats in the Chinese Calendar five times and each animal is represented again under a different element: water, earth, wood, fire, or metal. It is believed that any animal belonging to any given year and the associated element influence both the social, political and economic developments, as well as the nature and abilities of people born in that year.

According to the Chinese Calendar the Year of the Snake begins on 10 February 2013 and ends on 30 January of the following year.

People born in the Year of the Snake are usually considered very sensible. Thanks to their ambition and persistency in professional undertakings they can be highly successful. They are good strategists and patient negotiators. Friends and relatives can also rely on their Snakes.

Snakes are best associated with people born in the Year of the Ox and the Year of Rabbit.

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Obverse:
In the central part of the coin the picture of HM Queen Elizabeth II. Underneath a semi-
circular inscription: ELIZABETH II NIUE ISLAND. Under the portrait of the Queen – face
value (1 Dollar) and the year of issue (2012). Under the picture of the Queen, to the right, the
mint mark (m/w).

Reverse:
In the central part of the coin an image of a fairy-tale snake created using the pad printing
technology. In the background – leaves and tree branches. To the left and towards the
bottom of the coin – a Chinese hieroglyph denominating the snake. Next to it the following
inscription: YEAR OF THE SNAKE 2013.

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Happy New Year Present!

Nice and perfect gift! Great holiday gift idea! Great surprise for your kid!

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