Mintage: 10,000 

This brilliant design depicts the auspicious lunar snake in glorious colour - yellow being said to symbolise happiness and prosperity.

The birth dates for people ruled by this ancient Chinese sign include 1905, 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001 and 2013.  Those born under the influence of this sign are said to be wise, intelligent, graceful, independent and charming.

The reverse of the coin depicts a representation of a yellow and black snake curled around a tree branch.  The Chinese character for 'snake' and the inscription 'Year of the Snake' also appear in the design with The Perth Mint's traditional 'P' mintmark