2001 Canadian $15 Chinese Lunar Calendar: Year of the Snake

The 2001 Canadian Chinese lunar calendar “year of the snake” is available at ABS bullion. The 2001 year of the snake was the 4th coin released from the Royal Canadian mints first lunar coin series

• Contains over 1 troy oz of fine silver

• Struck in .925 silver weighing 34 G

• Mintage: 60,754

• Gilded in 24-karat gold 

• Proof specimen

• Includes display box and COA

The 2001 Canadian Chinese lunar calendar series was one of the first Lunar Series making its debut in 1998. Struck in .925 silver, it has a weight of over 34 G totaling just over one troy ounce of pure silver.

The obverse side of the coin features and Effigy Of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. The reverse side features each of the 12 lunar animals encircling the coins edge. At the center, a 24 karat gold plated snake in a contorted position.

The 2001 Canadian Chinese calendar “year of the snake” is absolutely remarkable. The coin is absolutely pristine, as if it was just minted. Each coin arrives encapsulated and housed in its original display box along with a serialized certificate of authenticity.