In 2013, The Perth Mint’s internationally renowned Australian Lunar II Silver Proof Coin Series celebrates the Year of the Snake, the sixth animal in the twelve year cycle of the Chinese zodiac. These superb proof quality releases are perfect for people born in ‘snake’ years. The birth dates for people ruled by the Chinese Lunar snake include 1905, 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001 and 2013.  Those born under the influence of this sign are said to be intelligent, graceful, independent, analytical and charming. For the first time, and by collector demand, The Perth Mint is also introducing the new format of an individual 1/2oz silver coin.