2013 Niue 1 oz Silver $2 Proof Lunar Year of the Snake Lucky Oval

• Contains 1 oz of .999 fine silver in proof quality finish.
• Limited to only 2,000 pieces.
• Presented in a gold colored Chinese yuanbao shaped collector's box with a red velvet interior, and intricate floral and bird motifs, among the most elaborately themed presentations in the Lunar series.
• Obverse: Features a brilliantly colorized scene of a blue and gray snake coiled atop a mound of gleaming gold coins, precious gemstones, and fine jewelry, including rubies, emeralds, amethysts, sapphires, pearls, and jeweled rings, with "Year of the Snake" inscribed above and "2013" below, struck in a distinctive oval shape unique to this Lucky Oval series.
• Reverse: Bears the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II with "ELIZABETH II," "NIUE," "TWO DOLLARS," and "2013" engraved on the oval proof finish field.
• Issued as legal tender by the Government of Niue.

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Lunar Lucky Oval Series
The Lunar Lucky Oval series brings Chinese New Year celebrations to precious metals collecting in a format purpose built for the occasion, an oval coin shape that mirrors the form of the traditional Chinese yuanbao gold ingot, itself a symbol of wealth and good fortune that has been associated with prosperity in Chinese culture for centuries. Each release in the series pairs a richly colorized Lunar New Year design with a presentation box modeled after the yuanbao, creating a collectible that is as meaningful as a gift or display piece as it is as a silver investment. The Year of the Snake release is particularly striking for its elaborate depiction of the snake surrounded by treasure, evoking the traditional association between the Snake sign and wealth accumulation in Chinese astrology.

Niue Lunar Precious Metals Program
Niue, a self-governing island nation in the South Pacific, has established itself as one of the most prolific issuers of collectible precious metals coins in the world, partnering with private mints to produce annually themed Lunar New Year releases that attract dedicated collectors across Asia and globally. The Lunar series from Niue is particularly valued for the quality of its colorization and the creativity of its presentation formats, with releases designed to appeal to both precious metals investors and those celebrating the cultural traditions of Chinese New Year. Each coin carries legal tender status and is produced to proof quality standards, ensuring that both the numismatic and bullion value of the piece is protected for long term collectors.

Year of the Snake in Chinese Astrology
The Snake is the sixth sign of the Chinese zodiac, governing those born in 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, and 2013, and is traditionally associated with wisdom, intuition, elegance, and a deep instinct for financial opportunity, making it one of the signs most closely linked to wealth and prosperity in Chinese cultural tradition. In Chinese astrology, the Snake is considered a thoughtful and strategic sign, known for patience, careful observation, and the ability to strike decisively at the right moment, qualities that have long made it a symbol of refined intelligence rather than danger. The pairing of the snake with gold coins and gemstones on this coin is a deliberate nod to the Snake's legendary affinity for wealth, reflecting the fortune and abundance the year promises to bring.