Calendar of ancient symbolism - The Year of the Snake

The year 2013 is ruled by the Snake. The Snake personality is graceful and soft-spoken. It has a hypnotic beauty and never gives itself totally away. The mysterious Snake is a strategic planner that has everyone guessing its next move. It will keep plotting until it gets what it wants. And when it does, it is not likely to let go. The Snake is a strong individual and is usually destined for great success.

The Year of the Snake also ruled 1905, 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989 and 2001. However, people born in January or February should consult the Chinese lunar calendar. New Year does not automatically fall on January 1st. This celebration is betterknown as the Spring Festival and coincides with the first day of spring - a date that shifts from year to year depending upon the lunar cycle and solar year.
This coin is the second issue of thegold 5-dollar of the Chinese Lunar Calendar.
The first coin ofthe series, released in 2012, depicts the Dragon.
The second coin of the series, released in 2013, depicts the Snake.
The third coin of the series, releasedin 2015, depicts the Sheep.
 

CHINESE LUNAR CALENDAR - YEAR OF THE SNAKE - 2013 CANADIAN COINS 02 is categorised COINS AND PAPER MONEY / 08- ROYAL CANADIAN MINT / 07- PURE GOLD and sold by l'Imaginaire, a store and specialised website.