The 2013 Australian Gold Lunar Snake is a half-ounce gold coin struck by The Perth Mint in .9999 fine gold, issued as part of the highly regarded Lunar Series II collection. The coin carries legal tender status under the Australian government, denominated and officially issued through one of the world's most respected sovereign minting institutions. Each piece contains exactly 0.5 troy ounces of gold at four-nines purity, making it one of the most refined gold coin formats available on the market.
We carry this coin in Brilliant Uncirculated condition, which places it among the higher-tier presentation grades for bullion coins in this series. The Snake is the fifth release in the Series II Lunar lineup, corresponding to the Year of the Snake in the traditional Chinese lunar calendar, and it has drawn consistent interest from both collectors and buyers seeking high-purity fractional gold.
The Australian Lunar Series II launched in 2008 with the Year of the Mouse and was designed to run through 2019 covering all twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac. It succeeded the original Lunar Series I,
…The 2013 Australian Gold Lunar Snake is a half-ounce gold coin struck by The Perth Mint in .9999 fine gold, issued as part of the highly regarded Lunar Series II collection. The coin carries legal tender status under the Australian government, denominated and officially issued through one of the world's most respected sovereign minting institutions. Each piece contains exactly 0.5 troy ounces of gold at four-nines purity, making it one of the most refined gold coin formats available on the market.
We carry this coin in Brilliant Uncirculated condition, which places it among the higher-tier presentation grades for bullion coins in this series. The Snake is the fifth release in the Series II Lunar lineup, corresponding to the Year of the Snake in the traditional Chinese lunar calendar, and it has drawn consistent interest from both collectors and buyers seeking high-purity fractional gold.
The Australian Lunar Series II launched in 2008 with the Year of the Mouse and was designed to run through 2019 covering all twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac. It succeeded the original Lunar Series I, which The Perth Mint produced from 1996 to 2007, and represented a significant upgrade in both design quality and production refinement. Each annual release features a completely new reverse design tied to that year's zodiac animal, making the complete series a coherent collectible set in addition to functioning as gold bullion.
The Perth Mint has operated since 1899 and is owned by the government of Western Australia. It is consistently recognized as one of the premier minting facilities in the world, known for producing coins to some of the tightest tolerances in the industry. The Lunar series in particular has helped establish The Perth Mint's reputation for combining fine art coin design with institutional-grade gold production, a combination that has sustained strong demand across global markets for over two decades.
The reverse of the 2013 Lunar Snake features a detailed rendering of a coiled snake surrounded by decorative floral elements, with a background composition that reflects traditional Chinese artistic influences. The design incorporates the Chinese character for "snake" alongside inscriptions noting the year, weight, and purity. The level of relief and fine detail in the strike is a signature characteristic of Perth Mint coin production, giving the piece a sharp, visually complex appearance.
The obverse carries the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, which was standard on Australian coinage during this period. This portrait faces right and is surrounded by the inscriptions identifying the coin as Australian legal tender. The overall composition is clean and authoritative, and the Brilliant Uncirculated finish gives both sides a lustrous, undisturbed surface that showcases the fine detail across the design.
At half a troy ounce, this coin sits at a practical price point that makes high-purity Perth Mint gold more accessible without reducing the coin to the smallest fractional denominations. For buyers who want meaningful gold weight in a single coin but prefer not to commit to a full ounce at current spot prices, the half-ounce format offers a reasonable middle ground. The coin is substantial enough to handle and store with ease while still carrying a manageable acquisition cost per piece.
The fractional format also gives collectors building a Lunar Series set more flexibility in how they approach the collection. Rather than requiring a one-ounce commitment at every zodiac year, the half-ounce version of each release allows for a more manageable accumulation pace across the twelve-year series.
Every 2013 Gold Lunar Snake is struck to .9999 fine gold by The Perth Mint, which maintains some of the strictest quality control standards in sovereign coin production. The Perth Mint's reputation for precision is well established, and each coin in the Lunar series is produced to exact weight and purity specifications with die quality and striking pressure that leaves minimal room for variance. The mint mark "P" on the coin itself further confirms its origin.
We are authorized dealers for both PCGS and NGC, which means we can facilitate professional third-party grading for coins in our inventory where applicable. All products we carry are verified for authenticity, weight, and condition before being made available, consistent with our standards as members of the American Numismatic Association and the National Coin and Bullion Association.
Brilliant Uncirculated, often abbreviated BU, designates a coin that has been struck for collector and bullion purposes but has not entered general circulation. BU coins retain their original mint luster and display full design detail without the wear associated with circulated pieces. Minor handling marks or bag marks can occasionally appear on BU bullion coins during production and packaging, which is normal and does not indicate a reduction in quality relative to grade.
Individual coins ship in protective plastic flips to preserve their surface condition during transit. The standard tube quantity for this product is 20 coins, and orders at that level are shipped in sealed mint tubes. Larger orders ship in sealed boxes containing the appropriate number of tubes. Packaging is handled with care to ensure the coin's Brilliant Uncirculated condition is maintained from our facility to your door.
Pricing for this coin is anchored to the live spot price of gold, with a premium applied above that baseline. The premium reflects the cost of producing a sovereign-minted collector coin to this level of precision, the recognizability of The Perth Mint as an issuing authority, and the collectibility associated with the Lunar Series II. As a limited annual release rather than an ongoing bullion product, secondary market supply for specific zodiac years like the Snake can be more constrained than for continuously minted coins.
Our pricing is updated in real time to reflect current market conditions, and we display the bid/ask spread on each product page so buyers can see both acquisition cost and resale context before completing a purchase. This transparency is central to how we approach pricing across our entire catalog.
The Australian Gold Lunar series has a well-established secondary market supported by collectors and bullion buyers across multiple continents. The combination of Perth Mint provenance, .9999 purity, and a consistently followed zodiac theme gives individual coins in the series recognizable value in resale environments. The half-ounce format is widely understood and trades without difficulty in most dealer and wholesale markets.
We operate as a two-way market, meaning we both sell and buy back products like this one within our platform. Liquidity is something we encourage buyers to consider before a purchase is finalized, not only when it comes time to sell. Our competitive buyback pricing reflects real-time wholesale market conditions, giving customers a clear picture of the resale side of the transaction from the start.
This coin offers a combination of attributes that is difficult to replicate at this price point. The .9999 fine gold content is among the highest purity standards in global coin production, and the Perth Mint's manufacturing quality is consistently reflected in the sharpness and detail of the final product. The Year of the Snake holds specific cultural significance within Chinese numismatic tradition, which contributes to demand across collector communities that extend well beyond the standard bullion buyer base.
As a dated, limited-issue release within a defined twelve-year series, the 2013 Snake is no longer in production. That finite supply dynamic distinguishes it from ongoing bullion issues that are continuously minted and restruck. For buyers seeking high-purity gold in a half-ounce format with both collector and bullion characteristics, this coin presents a specific and well-defined option.
We built this platform around transparency and long-term customer trust rather than high-pressure sales tactics. Our pricing reflects real-time market conditions and is structured to give buyers a clear understanding of what they are paying and what resale looks like before they commit. That philosophy applies equally to products like this one, where both the collector and the bullion dimensions of the coin influence its market value over time.
Our A rating with the Better Business Bureau, combined with our memberships in the ANA and NCBA, reflects the standards we hold ourselves to across every transaction. As authorized dealers for PCGS and NGC, we are well positioned to support buyers whose interest in this coin extends to professional grading and certification. Every product we carry is verified for authenticity and handled with care, and our customer support team is available to assist at every stage of the process, from initial questions to post-purchase concerns.
Bullion Standard Pro gives members access to live, executable wholesale bid and ask pricing on products across our catalog, including collector-grade coins like the 2013 Gold Lunar Snake. Rather than relying on static retail price displays, Pro members see how this coin is priced and traded at the wholesale level in real time. Premium analysis, spread data, and historical market intelligence tools provide additional context for understanding how this specific product has behaved relative to comparable coins over time.
Portfolio valuation through Pro uses live wholesale bid pricing rather than estimated retail values, giving members a more accurate picture of current liquidation value across their holdings. For buyers who approach the Lunar series with both a collector and a market perspective, these tools provide meaningful data that helps inform decisions about timing, positioning, and relative product value without relying solely on marketing claims.
We support a broad range of payment methods to make every transaction straightforward and secure. Customers can pay using major credit cards including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover, as well as through PayPal, bank-connected payments via Plaid, wire transfer, and paper check. For buyers who prefer digital currency, we also accept cryptocurrency payments through BitPay.
Every payment method is processed through a secure transaction environment designed to protect customer information at every step. Whether you are making a single purchase or building a larger position over time, our checkout experience is built for reliability and ease regardless of how you choose to pay.
Product ID: BST-000721C38B
| Year | 2013 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 0.5 oz |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.2 mm |
| Diameter (mm) | 30.6 mm |
| Grade | BU |
The 2013 Australian Gold Lunar Snake is a half-ounce gold coin struck by The Perth Mint in .9999 fine gold, issued as part of the highly regarded Lunar Series II collection. The coin carries legal tender status under the Australian government, denominated and officially issued through one of the world's most respected sovereign minting institutions. Each piece contains exactly 0.5 troy ounces of gold at four-nines purity, making it one of the most refined gold coin formats available on the market.
We carry this coin in Brilliant Uncirculated condition, which places it among the higher-tier presentation grades for bullion coins in this series. The Snake is the fifth release in the Series II Lunar lineup, corresponding to the Year of the Snake in the traditional Chinese lunar calendar, and it has drawn consistent interest from both collectors and buyers seeking high-purity fractional gold.
The Australian Lunar Series II launched in 2008 with the Year of the Mouse and was designed to run through 2019 covering all twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac. It succeeded the original Lunar Series I,
…The 2013 Australian Gold Lunar Snake is a half-ounce gold coin struck by The Perth Mint in .9999 fine gold, issued as part of the highly regarded Lunar Series II collection. The coin carries legal tender status under the Australian government, denominated and officially issued through one of the world's most respected sovereign minting institutions. Each piece contains exactly 0.5 troy ounces of gold at four-nines purity, making it one of the most refined gold coin formats available on the market.
We carry this coin in Brilliant Uncirculated condition, which places it among the higher-tier presentation grades for bullion coins in this series. The Snake is the fifth release in the Series II Lunar lineup, corresponding to the Year of the Snake in the traditional Chinese lunar calendar, and it has drawn consistent interest from both collectors and buyers seeking high-purity fractional gold.
The Australian Lunar Series II launched in 2008 with the Year of the Mouse and was designed to run through 2019 covering all twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac. It succeeded the original Lunar Series I, which The Perth Mint produced from 1996 to 2007, and represented a significant upgrade in both design quality and production refinement. Each annual release features a completely new reverse design tied to that year's zodiac animal, making the complete series a coherent collectible set in addition to functioning as gold bullion.
The Perth Mint has operated since 1899 and is owned by the government of Western Australia. It is consistently recognized as one of the premier minting facilities in the world, known for producing coins to some of the tightest tolerances in the industry. The Lunar series in particular has helped establish The Perth Mint's reputation for combining fine art coin design with institutional-grade gold production, a combination that has sustained strong demand across global markets for over two decades.
The reverse of the 2013 Lunar Snake features a detailed rendering of a coiled snake surrounded by decorative floral elements, with a background composition that reflects traditional Chinese artistic influences. The design incorporates the Chinese character for "snake" alongside inscriptions noting the year, weight, and purity. The level of relief and fine detail in the strike is a signature characteristic of Perth Mint coin production, giving the piece a sharp, visually complex appearance.
The obverse carries the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, which was standard on Australian coinage during this period. This portrait faces right and is surrounded by the inscriptions identifying the coin as Australian legal tender. The overall composition is clean and authoritative, and the Brilliant Uncirculated finish gives both sides a lustrous, undisturbed surface that showcases the fine detail across the design.
At half a troy ounce, this coin sits at a practical price point that makes high-purity Perth Mint gold more accessible without reducing the coin to the smallest fractional denominations. For buyers who want meaningful gold weight in a single coin but prefer not to commit to a full ounce at current spot prices, the half-ounce format offers a reasonable middle ground. The coin is substantial enough to handle and store with ease while still carrying a manageable acquisition cost per piece.
The fractional format also gives collectors building a Lunar Series set more flexibility in how they approach the collection. Rather than requiring a one-ounce commitment at every zodiac year, the half-ounce version of each release allows for a more manageable accumulation pace across the twelve-year series.
Every 2013 Gold Lunar Snake is struck to .9999 fine gold by The Perth Mint, which maintains some of the strictest quality control standards in sovereign coin production. The Perth Mint's reputation for precision is well established, and each coin in the Lunar series is produced to exact weight and purity specifications with die quality and striking pressure that leaves minimal room for variance. The mint mark "P" on the coin itself further confirms its origin.
We are authorized dealers for both PCGS and NGC, which means we can facilitate professional third-party grading for coins in our inventory where applicable. All products we carry are verified for authenticity, weight, and condition before being made available, consistent with our standards as members of the American Numismatic Association and the National Coin and Bullion Association.
Brilliant Uncirculated, often abbreviated BU, designates a coin that has been struck for collector and bullion purposes but has not entered general circulation. BU coins retain their original mint luster and display full design detail without the wear associated with circulated pieces. Minor handling marks or bag marks can occasionally appear on BU bullion coins during production and packaging, which is normal and does not indicate a reduction in quality relative to grade.
Individual coins ship in protective plastic flips to preserve their surface condition during transit. The standard tube quantity for this product is 20 coins, and orders at that level are shipped in sealed mint tubes. Larger orders ship in sealed boxes containing the appropriate number of tubes. Packaging is handled with care to ensure the coin's Brilliant Uncirculated condition is maintained from our facility to your door.
Pricing for this coin is anchored to the live spot price of gold, with a premium applied above that baseline. The premium reflects the cost of producing a sovereign-minted collector coin to this level of precision, the recognizability of The Perth Mint as an issuing authority, and the collectibility associated with the Lunar Series II. As a limited annual release rather than an ongoing bullion product, secondary market supply for specific zodiac years like the Snake can be more constrained than for continuously minted coins.
Our pricing is updated in real time to reflect current market conditions, and we display the bid/ask spread on each product page so buyers can see both acquisition cost and resale context before completing a purchase. This transparency is central to how we approach pricing across our entire catalog.
The Australian Gold Lunar series has a well-established secondary market supported by collectors and bullion buyers across multiple continents. The combination of Perth Mint provenance, .9999 purity, and a consistently followed zodiac theme gives individual coins in the series recognizable value in resale environments. The half-ounce format is widely understood and trades without difficulty in most dealer and wholesale markets.
We operate as a two-way market, meaning we both sell and buy back products like this one within our platform. Liquidity is something we encourage buyers to consider before a purchase is finalized, not only when it comes time to sell. Our competitive buyback pricing reflects real-time wholesale market conditions, giving customers a clear picture of the resale side of the transaction from the start.
This coin offers a combination of attributes that is difficult to replicate at this price point. The .9999 fine gold content is among the highest purity standards in global coin production, and the Perth Mint's manufacturing quality is consistently reflected in the sharpness and detail of the final product. The Year of the Snake holds specific cultural significance within Chinese numismatic tradition, which contributes to demand across collector communities that extend well beyond the standard bullion buyer base.
As a dated, limited-issue release within a defined twelve-year series, the 2013 Snake is no longer in production. That finite supply dynamic distinguishes it from ongoing bullion issues that are continuously minted and restruck. For buyers seeking high-purity gold in a half-ounce format with both collector and bullion characteristics, this coin presents a specific and well-defined option.
We built this platform around transparency and long-term customer trust rather than high-pressure sales tactics. Our pricing reflects real-time market conditions and is structured to give buyers a clear understanding of what they are paying and what resale looks like before they commit. That philosophy applies equally to products like this one, where both the collector and the bullion dimensions of the coin influence its market value over time.
Our A rating with the Better Business Bureau, combined with our memberships in the ANA and NCBA, reflects the standards we hold ourselves to across every transaction. As authorized dealers for PCGS and NGC, we are well positioned to support buyers whose interest in this coin extends to professional grading and certification. Every product we carry is verified for authenticity and handled with care, and our customer support team is available to assist at every stage of the process, from initial questions to post-purchase concerns.
Bullion Standard Pro gives members access to live, executable wholesale bid and ask pricing on products across our catalog, including collector-grade coins like the 2013 Gold Lunar Snake. Rather than relying on static retail price displays, Pro members see how this coin is priced and traded at the wholesale level in real time. Premium analysis, spread data, and historical market intelligence tools provide additional context for understanding how this specific product has behaved relative to comparable coins over time.
Portfolio valuation through Pro uses live wholesale bid pricing rather than estimated retail values, giving members a more accurate picture of current liquidation value across their holdings. For buyers who approach the Lunar series with both a collector and a market perspective, these tools provide meaningful data that helps inform decisions about timing, positioning, and relative product value without relying solely on marketing claims.
We support a broad range of payment methods to make every transaction straightforward and secure. Customers can pay using major credit cards including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover, as well as through PayPal, bank-connected payments via Plaid, wire transfer, and paper check. For buyers who prefer digital currency, we also accept cryptocurrency payments through BitPay.
Every payment method is processed through a secure transaction environment designed to protect customer information at every step. Whether you are making a single purchase or building a larger position over time, our checkout experience is built for reliability and ease regardless of how you choose to pay.
.png)
As low as: $61.44
As low as: $119.56
As low as: $2,153.26
As low as: $1,097.19
As low as: $4,158.51
As low as: $62.79
As low as: $447.10
As low as: $90.05
As low as: $435.80
As low as: $1,725.03
As low as: $2,096.73
As low as: $4,142.07
As low as: $60.79
As low as: $62.69
As low as: $61.79
As low as: $60.54
As low as: $58.78
As low as: $587.79
As low as: $2,086.45
As low as: $1,067.90
As low as: $443.61
(833) 278-4653
