The year 2013 is ruled by the Snake. The Year of the Snake also ruled 1905, 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989 and 2001. This celebration is better known as the Spring Festival and coincides with the first day of spring – a date that shifts from year to year depending upon the lunar cycle and solar year.

People born during the Year of the Snake have a hypnotic beauty and never give themselves totally away. The mysterious Snake is a strategic planner that has everyone guessing its next move. It will keep plotting until it gets what it wants. And when it does, it is not likely to let go. The Snake is a strong individual and is usually destined for great success.

A beautiful gift for anyone born in the Year of the Snake.

Design
Designed by Canadian artist Aries Cheung, your coin captures the true essence of the Snake’s personality: graceful and soft-spoken.

Packaging
Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint branded maroon clamshell case and is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Specifications

• Model No.                 119943
• Mintage                     88,888
• Composition             99.99% pure silver
• Finish                        Specimen
• Weight (g)                 15.87
• Diameter (mm)          34
• Edge                          serrated
• Certificate                 serialized
• Face value                10 dollars
• Artist                         Aries Cheung (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)