Lunar I Snake 1/4oz Gold Coin 2001
Perth Mint
Founded in 1899 in Perth, Australia. The Perth Mint holds the world record to mint the biggest gold coin with 1012 kg. Globally loved by investors for their high quality and wide range of investment and collectors coins.
The Lunar I Gold coin series is one of the most popular bullion coin programs from the Perth Mint. The series began in 1996 with the “Year of the Mouse” and ended in 2007 with the “year of the Pig”.
2001 is the “Year of the Snake” and is the sixth release in the series. All of the gold coins in the Lunar series are 99.99% pure gold and are backed by the Government of Australia.
Product Highlights
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The 2001 Lunar Snake ¼ oz gold coin has a fineness of .9999 gold and a limited mintage of 8,436 coins.
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The front side of the coin depicts a Lunar Snake coiled around a tree branch. The Chinese character for snake is engraved on the right side of the coin in the center. The other inscriptions are the fine weight, purity and date of issue.
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The reverse side shows the right side portrait of Queen Elizabeth II with crown. The engravings include; “ELIZABETH II”, “AUSTRALIA” and “25 DOLLARS”.
Product Details
Manufacturer: Perth Mint
Country of Origin: Australia
Series Name: Lunar I “Year of the Snake”
Year of Issue: 2001
Diameter: 20.1 mm
Purity: 99.99% Gold
Fine Weight: 1/4 ounce
Nominal Value: 25 Dollars
| Metal | Gold |
| Form | Gold Coin |
| Country of Origin | Australia |
| Manufacturer | Perth Mint |
| Series | Lunar I |
| Purity | 999.9/1000 |
| Fineweight | 7.78 gram |
| Gross Weight | 7.78 gram |
| Denomination (oz) | 1/4 oz |
| Year of issue | 2001 |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Condition | Circulated |
| Face value | 25 AUD |
| Thickness | 1.80 mm |
| Diameter | 20.10 mm |
| Mintage | 8436 |
| Packaging | single in Capsule |
| Packaging Unit | 20 per roll |
| Large Packaging 2 | 100 per box |