The Snake is the sixth of the twelve signs in the Chinese Zodiac. According to legend, twelve animals participated in a race across a river to allow the Jade Emperor to establish the order of the signs of the Chinese horoscope. After the Dragon had taken fifth place the Horse looked to be next in line, but suddenly the Snake appeared at the Horse’s hooves causing it to jump back in surprise, allowing the Snake to cross the line in sixth place.

The reverse of this coin features the serene Snake amongst virtuous bamboo. The obverse bears the Lunar calendar wheel, rotated so that the Snake is show at the top, along with the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III sculpted by Daniel Thorne.

Coin Highlights:

• Reverse features the Snake amongst virtuous bamboo
• 1oz of fine silver in a magnificent domed proof finish
• Mintage of 7,500 coins
• Australian legal tender