The 2001 1/20 oz Australia Gold Lunar Snake is a fractional gold coin issued by The Perth Mint as part of the original Gold Lunar Series I collection. Struck in .9999 fine gold and weighing 0.05 troy ounces, it carries legal tender status under Australian law and represents one of the most recognized annual coin programs from one of the world's premier sovereign mints. The coin commemorates the Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac calendar, making it the ninth release in the twelve-year Series I cycle.
We carry this coin as a compact, high-purity fractional gold piece appealing both to collectors following the Lunar series and to buyers seeking smaller denomination gold coins from a government-backed mint. Its fractional format makes it one of the more accessible entry points into Perth Mint gold without sacrificing the purity standards the mint is known for globally.
The Perth Mint launched the Gold Lunar Series I in 1996 with the Year of the Mouse, establishing what would become one of the most enduring annual coin programs in the global bullion market. Each coin in the twelve-year series fea
…The 2001 1/20 oz Australia Gold Lunar Snake is a fractional gold coin issued by The Perth Mint as part of the original Gold Lunar Series I collection. Struck in .9999 fine gold and weighing 0.05 troy ounces, it carries legal tender status under Australian law and represents one of the most recognized annual coin programs from one of the world's premier sovereign mints. The coin commemorates the Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac calendar, making it the ninth release in the twelve-year Series I cycle.
We carry this coin as a compact, high-purity fractional gold piece appealing both to collectors following the Lunar series and to buyers seeking smaller denomination gold coins from a government-backed mint. Its fractional format makes it one of the more accessible entry points into Perth Mint gold without sacrificing the purity standards the mint is known for globally.
The Perth Mint launched the Gold Lunar Series I in 1996 with the Year of the Mouse, establishing what would become one of the most enduring annual coin programs in the global bullion market. Each coin in the twelve-year series features a unique obverse design corresponding to one of the twelve animals in the Chinese zodiac, with the Snake coin released in 2001 to mark that calendar year. The series concluded in 2007 with the Year of the Pig, after which The Perth Mint launched the Gold Lunar Series II with updated designs and a fresh twelve-year cycle.
The Perth Mint itself was established in 1899 as a branch of the British Royal Mint and has operated continuously since, making it one of the oldest and most respected minting facilities in the world. Operating under the authority of the Western Australian government, it produces coins, bars, and rounds distributed globally and maintains some of the highest standards in precious metals fabrication. The P mintmark found on these coins identifies them as products of the Perth facility specifically.
The reverse of the 2001 Gold Lunar Snake features a detailed artistic rendering of a snake, the subject animal of that year in the Chinese zodiac cycle. Perth Mint Lunar Series I coins are known for their rich, textured relief work, and the Snake design reflects that tradition with precise engraving and natural composition. The reverse also displays the coin's weight, purity, and face value as standard inscriptions.
The obverse carries the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, which was standard for Australian coinage during this period. The portrait is rendered in fine relief against a clean field, accompanied by the Queen's name, the year of issue, and the legal tender denomination of five dollars Australian. The combination of the traditional portrait obverse and the culturally expressive reverse design gives the coin a balanced visual identity that resonates with both bullion and numismatic collectors.
At 1/20 of a troy ounce, this coin offers a lower cost of entry than its one-ounce counterpart while maintaining the same .9999 fine gold purity standard. For buyers building a position in smaller increments, or for those who prefer the flexibility of smaller denomination gold pieces, this format allows more precise acquisition without compromising on mint quality or authenticity standards.
Fractional gold coins from government mints also tend to carry higher premiums per ounce relative to larger formats, which is a natural function of production costs spread across a smaller gold content. That premium reflects the manufacturing precision and sovereign backing behind each piece, not just the metal content itself.
Every 2001 Gold Lunar Snake we offer carries the full weight and purity specifications guaranteed by The Perth Mint: 0.05 troy ounces of .9999 fine gold. Perth Mint coins are produced to exacting tolerances and are recognized by dealers and institutions worldwide as meeting international bullion standards. The mint's reputation for precision and consistency is one of the reasons its products trade with strong recognition across global markets.
As authorized dealers for both PCGS and NGC, we handle graded submissions for customers who wish to have coins professionally certified. For raw Brilliant Uncirculated examples like this one, we verify authenticity, weight, and condition prior to fulfillment. Our sourcing reflects our broader commitment to working with mints, refineries, and distributors whose production standards are independently recognized and verifiable.
This coin is listed in Brilliant Uncirculated condition, indicating it was struck for collectors and has not been placed into general circulation. BU coins retain their original mint luster and sharp detail, with no signs of wear. Minor handling marks from the minting or packaging process can occasionally appear on BU coins, as these are not struck to proof standards, but surface quality at this grade is generally very clean.
Individual coins ship in a protective plastic flip to prevent contact damage during transit. The Perth Mint's standard packaging for 1/20 oz Gold Lunar coins typically groups them in tubes of twenty-five, and full case quantities are sealed in boxes from the mint. If you are purchasing a single coin, it will arrive in a flip; larger quantity orders will ship in the appropriate tube or sealed mint packaging depending on the quantity ordered.
The price of the 2001 Gold Lunar Snake moves with the spot price of gold, with a premium above spot reflecting the coin's fractional format, Perth Mint production quality, and its status as a dated collectible from a completed series. Fractional coins from sovereign mints consistently carry higher per-ounce premiums than full-ounce formats due to the proportionally greater fabrication cost relative to metal content.
The Series I Snake holds an additional layer of collector interest given that the twelve-year series is now complete and no new examples are being minted. Supply is fixed, and demand from both set collectors and gold buyers contributes to how this coin trades in the secondary market. Our pricing reflects real-time spot conditions and is displayed transparently on the product page, so you can evaluate the current premium clearly before purchasing.
The 2001 Gold Lunar Snake is a globally recognized coin from a highly reputable mint, and its standardized weight and purity make it tradeable across a wide range of dealers, exchanges, and collectors. Fractional Perth Mint gold coins are accepted in most dealer buyback programs, and the completed nature of the Series I cycle adds a layer of collector demand that can support liquidity beyond pure spot-based pricing.
We operate a two-way market, meaning customers can both purchase and sell precious metals within our platform. We believe liquidity should be considered before you buy, not just when it is time to sell. Competitive buyback pricing for recognized sovereign gold coins is part of how we support a complete and transparent transaction experience.
This coin offers a compelling combination of government-backed issuance, premium gold purity, and cultural significance within a finished twelve-year series. For collectors working toward a complete Gold Lunar Series I set, the Snake is one of the defining pieces from the 2001 calendar year and cannot be replicated by future production. That fixed supply and clear series context give it a dual identity as both a bullion product and a numismatic collectible.
For buyers focused primarily on the metal content, the .9999 purity and Perth Mint provenance make this a straightforward and well-regarded choice in fractional gold. The coin's design quality, recognizable origin, and international standing as part of the Lunar series contribute to consistent market familiarity across both retail and wholesale channels.
We have been operating in the precious metals market since 2010, and our approach has always centered on transparency rather than pressure. Pricing on our platform reflects real-time market conditions, and the bid/ask spread is displayed directly on each product page so you can evaluate the full cost of ownership before committing to a purchase. That level of clarity is something we consider a baseline expectation, not a feature.
Our A rating with the Better Business Bureau, membership in both the American Numismatic Association and the National Coin and Bullion Association, and authorized dealer status with PCGS and NGC reflect the professional standards we hold ourselves to across every transaction. Every product we sell is verified for authenticity, weight, and purity before it reaches you. Our customer service team is knowledgeable and accessible, and we approach every interaction with the understanding that trust in this industry is earned through consistency, not through promises.
Bullion Standard Pro gives members access to live, executable wholesale bid and ask pricing across our full catalog, including fractional gold coins like the 2001 Gold Lunar Snake. Rather than relying on static retail pricing, Pro members see pricing that reflects real-time supply and demand at the wholesale level, without additional dealer markups applied on top. This creates a more transparent view of what a product actually costs and what it is worth at any given moment in the market.
Pro also includes real-time portfolio valuation using live wholesale bid prices, historical premium analysis, and proprietary product research tools that allow you to compare bid/ask spreads, premium levels, and liquidity metrics across the broader catalog. For a coin with both bullion and collectible characteristics like this one, understanding how premiums have moved historically can be as meaningful as tracking the current spot price. These tools are designed to give you a more complete picture of the market rather than leaving you to interpret it from limited information.
We support a wide range of payment methods to make purchasing straightforward and secure regardless of how you prefer to transact. Accepted options include Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, bank-connected payments through Plaid, wire transfer, paper check, and cryptocurrency via BitPay. Each method is processed through a secure platform designed to protect your financial information at every step.
Whether you are making a single fractional gold purchase or building a larger position across multiple products, our payment infrastructure is built to handle transactions of all sizes with the same level of reliability and security. We keep the process simple so the focus stays on the products and the pricing, not the checkout experience.
Product ID: BST-001608E7A1
| Year | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Precious Metal Type | Gold |
| Bullion Coin Type | Lunar |
| Format | Coin |
| Country of Origin | Australia |
| Brand/Mint | Perth Mint |
| Mint Mark | P - Perth |
| Purity | 0.9999 |
| Weight | 0.05 oz |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.4 mm |
| Diameter (mm) | 14.1 mm |
| Grade | BU |
The 2001 1/20 oz Australia Gold Lunar Snake is a fractional gold coin issued by The Perth Mint as part of the original Gold Lunar Series I collection. Struck in .9999 fine gold and weighing 0.05 troy ounces, it carries legal tender status under Australian law and represents one of the most recognized annual coin programs from one of the world's premier sovereign mints. The coin commemorates the Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac calendar, making it the ninth release in the twelve-year Series I cycle.
We carry this coin as a compact, high-purity fractional gold piece appealing both to collectors following the Lunar series and to buyers seeking smaller denomination gold coins from a government-backed mint. Its fractional format makes it one of the more accessible entry points into Perth Mint gold without sacrificing the purity standards the mint is known for globally.
The Perth Mint launched the Gold Lunar Series I in 1996 with the Year of the Mouse, establishing what would become one of the most enduring annual coin programs in the global bullion market. Each coin in the twelve-year series fea
…The 2001 1/20 oz Australia Gold Lunar Snake is a fractional gold coin issued by The Perth Mint as part of the original Gold Lunar Series I collection. Struck in .9999 fine gold and weighing 0.05 troy ounces, it carries legal tender status under Australian law and represents one of the most recognized annual coin programs from one of the world's premier sovereign mints. The coin commemorates the Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac calendar, making it the ninth release in the twelve-year Series I cycle.
We carry this coin as a compact, high-purity fractional gold piece appealing both to collectors following the Lunar series and to buyers seeking smaller denomination gold coins from a government-backed mint. Its fractional format makes it one of the more accessible entry points into Perth Mint gold without sacrificing the purity standards the mint is known for globally.
The Perth Mint launched the Gold Lunar Series I in 1996 with the Year of the Mouse, establishing what would become one of the most enduring annual coin programs in the global bullion market. Each coin in the twelve-year series features a unique obverse design corresponding to one of the twelve animals in the Chinese zodiac, with the Snake coin released in 2001 to mark that calendar year. The series concluded in 2007 with the Year of the Pig, after which The Perth Mint launched the Gold Lunar Series II with updated designs and a fresh twelve-year cycle.
The Perth Mint itself was established in 1899 as a branch of the British Royal Mint and has operated continuously since, making it one of the oldest and most respected minting facilities in the world. Operating under the authority of the Western Australian government, it produces coins, bars, and rounds distributed globally and maintains some of the highest standards in precious metals fabrication. The P mintmark found on these coins identifies them as products of the Perth facility specifically.
The reverse of the 2001 Gold Lunar Snake features a detailed artistic rendering of a snake, the subject animal of that year in the Chinese zodiac cycle. Perth Mint Lunar Series I coins are known for their rich, textured relief work, and the Snake design reflects that tradition with precise engraving and natural composition. The reverse also displays the coin's weight, purity, and face value as standard inscriptions.
The obverse carries the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, which was standard for Australian coinage during this period. The portrait is rendered in fine relief against a clean field, accompanied by the Queen's name, the year of issue, and the legal tender denomination of five dollars Australian. The combination of the traditional portrait obverse and the culturally expressive reverse design gives the coin a balanced visual identity that resonates with both bullion and numismatic collectors.
At 1/20 of a troy ounce, this coin offers a lower cost of entry than its one-ounce counterpart while maintaining the same .9999 fine gold purity standard. For buyers building a position in smaller increments, or for those who prefer the flexibility of smaller denomination gold pieces, this format allows more precise acquisition without compromising on mint quality or authenticity standards.
Fractional gold coins from government mints also tend to carry higher premiums per ounce relative to larger formats, which is a natural function of production costs spread across a smaller gold content. That premium reflects the manufacturing precision and sovereign backing behind each piece, not just the metal content itself.
Every 2001 Gold Lunar Snake we offer carries the full weight and purity specifications guaranteed by The Perth Mint: 0.05 troy ounces of .9999 fine gold. Perth Mint coins are produced to exacting tolerances and are recognized by dealers and institutions worldwide as meeting international bullion standards. The mint's reputation for precision and consistency is one of the reasons its products trade with strong recognition across global markets.
As authorized dealers for both PCGS and NGC, we handle graded submissions for customers who wish to have coins professionally certified. For raw Brilliant Uncirculated examples like this one, we verify authenticity, weight, and condition prior to fulfillment. Our sourcing reflects our broader commitment to working with mints, refineries, and distributors whose production standards are independently recognized and verifiable.
This coin is listed in Brilliant Uncirculated condition, indicating it was struck for collectors and has not been placed into general circulation. BU coins retain their original mint luster and sharp detail, with no signs of wear. Minor handling marks from the minting or packaging process can occasionally appear on BU coins, as these are not struck to proof standards, but surface quality at this grade is generally very clean.
Individual coins ship in a protective plastic flip to prevent contact damage during transit. The Perth Mint's standard packaging for 1/20 oz Gold Lunar coins typically groups them in tubes of twenty-five, and full case quantities are sealed in boxes from the mint. If you are purchasing a single coin, it will arrive in a flip; larger quantity orders will ship in the appropriate tube or sealed mint packaging depending on the quantity ordered.
The price of the 2001 Gold Lunar Snake moves with the spot price of gold, with a premium above spot reflecting the coin's fractional format, Perth Mint production quality, and its status as a dated collectible from a completed series. Fractional coins from sovereign mints consistently carry higher per-ounce premiums than full-ounce formats due to the proportionally greater fabrication cost relative to metal content.
The Series I Snake holds an additional layer of collector interest given that the twelve-year series is now complete and no new examples are being minted. Supply is fixed, and demand from both set collectors and gold buyers contributes to how this coin trades in the secondary market. Our pricing reflects real-time spot conditions and is displayed transparently on the product page, so you can evaluate the current premium clearly before purchasing.
The 2001 Gold Lunar Snake is a globally recognized coin from a highly reputable mint, and its standardized weight and purity make it tradeable across a wide range of dealers, exchanges, and collectors. Fractional Perth Mint gold coins are accepted in most dealer buyback programs, and the completed nature of the Series I cycle adds a layer of collector demand that can support liquidity beyond pure spot-based pricing.
We operate a two-way market, meaning customers can both purchase and sell precious metals within our platform. We believe liquidity should be considered before you buy, not just when it is time to sell. Competitive buyback pricing for recognized sovereign gold coins is part of how we support a complete and transparent transaction experience.
This coin offers a compelling combination of government-backed issuance, premium gold purity, and cultural significance within a finished twelve-year series. For collectors working toward a complete Gold Lunar Series I set, the Snake is one of the defining pieces from the 2001 calendar year and cannot be replicated by future production. That fixed supply and clear series context give it a dual identity as both a bullion product and a numismatic collectible.
For buyers focused primarily on the metal content, the .9999 purity and Perth Mint provenance make this a straightforward and well-regarded choice in fractional gold. The coin's design quality, recognizable origin, and international standing as part of the Lunar series contribute to consistent market familiarity across both retail and wholesale channels.
We have been operating in the precious metals market since 2010, and our approach has always centered on transparency rather than pressure. Pricing on our platform reflects real-time market conditions, and the bid/ask spread is displayed directly on each product page so you can evaluate the full cost of ownership before committing to a purchase. That level of clarity is something we consider a baseline expectation, not a feature.
Our A rating with the Better Business Bureau, membership in both the American Numismatic Association and the National Coin and Bullion Association, and authorized dealer status with PCGS and NGC reflect the professional standards we hold ourselves to across every transaction. Every product we sell is verified for authenticity, weight, and purity before it reaches you. Our customer service team is knowledgeable and accessible, and we approach every interaction with the understanding that trust in this industry is earned through consistency, not through promises.
Bullion Standard Pro gives members access to live, executable wholesale bid and ask pricing across our full catalog, including fractional gold coins like the 2001 Gold Lunar Snake. Rather than relying on static retail pricing, Pro members see pricing that reflects real-time supply and demand at the wholesale level, without additional dealer markups applied on top. This creates a more transparent view of what a product actually costs and what it is worth at any given moment in the market.
Pro also includes real-time portfolio valuation using live wholesale bid prices, historical premium analysis, and proprietary product research tools that allow you to compare bid/ask spreads, premium levels, and liquidity metrics across the broader catalog. For a coin with both bullion and collectible characteristics like this one, understanding how premiums have moved historically can be as meaningful as tracking the current spot price. These tools are designed to give you a more complete picture of the market rather than leaving you to interpret it from limited information.
We support a wide range of payment methods to make purchasing straightforward and secure regardless of how you prefer to transact. Accepted options include Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, bank-connected payments through Plaid, wire transfer, paper check, and cryptocurrency via BitPay. Each method is processed through a secure platform designed to protect your financial information at every step.
Whether you are making a single fractional gold purchase or building a larger position across multiple products, our payment infrastructure is built to handle transactions of all sizes with the same level of reliability and security. We keep the process simple so the focus stays on the products and the pricing, not the checkout experience.
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