The Year of the Snake“The Arrival of the Snake Brings Good Luck” Partially Gold-plated Silver Medal
| Name | The Year of the Snake“The Arrival of the Snake Brings Good Luck” Partially Gold-plated Silver Medal |
|---|---|
| Composition | 99.9% Pure Silver |
| Diameter |
70 mm |
| Weight |
5 oz |
| Maximum Mintage |
3,000 pieces |
| Image：Obverse |
The Year 2013 is the Chinese Lunar Year of Kui Si, the Zodiac Year of the Snake. The image has been derived from a painting by the Chinese gongbi （“meticulous brush technique”）painter, Professor Chang Ker-chi entitled“Everything As Desired and Always With Success.”On the silver medal, the vividly poised snake coiled around the trunk of a tree is gold-plated. The snake is rebus symbolizing auspicious timing by virtue of the similar pronunciation of the Chinese characters for snake, she, and for timing, shi. |
| Image：Reverse |
The image features a multi-colored peony blossom in the foreground of a window lattice patterned on the shape of ancient coins. Together these illustrate with especial clarity the significance of the Chinese characters hua kai fu gui which translated mean “peonies in bloom symbolize wealth and dignity.” The fine gongbi painting of the peony blossom in the image is also the work of Professor Chang Ker-chi. |