Commemorative Coin Set for 2013, the Chinese Zodiac Year of the Snake
| Name | Commemorative Coin Set for 2013, the Chinese Zodiac Year of the Snake |
|---|---|
| Composition | One 99.9% silver coin and two circulating coins |
| Diameter |
Silver coin: 38 mm |
| Weight |
Silver coin: 31.135 grams (Containing one ounce of silver) |
| Face Value |
NT$100 |
| Image：Obverse |
The Year 2013, or the Chinese lunar year "Guei Sih," coincides with the Chinese Zodiac Year of the Snake. The outstanding characteristics of snakes are their remarkable agility, adaptive faculties, and ability to survive. Because the snake comes immediately after the dragon in the Chinese Zodiac order and its contour is similar to that of the dragon, it is often called the "little dragon." |
| Image：Reverse |
The image features Hengchun Ancient City, located at the center of Hengchun Township, Pingtung County, Taiwan. Built in 1875, the first year of the Guangxu Emperor of Qing Dynasty, it is classified as a National Historic Site and is one of the ancient cities of Taiwan that have remained relatively intact. The image used was extracted from the book, "The Beauty of Monuments and Sites in Taiwan." |
| Description |
This coin set consists of one silver coin and two proof coins. The silver coin has a face value of NT$100, the proof coins NT$50 and NT$20, respectively. |