Coin French Mint Year of the Snake - 50 Euros 1/4 Oz Gold BE 2025

50 Euros FRANCE 2025 

Theme: Year of the Snake
 Series: The Chinese Calendar.

 Quality: Proof.
 Mintage: 888 copies.
 Gold 999 ? - 7.78 g (1/4 ounce) - Ø 22 mm.

 In Chinese culture, this mythical animal symbolizes power, nobility and success. Those born under the sign of the Snake are therefore naturally charismatic people who are often blessed with good luck.

 In the very center of the coin's face, a snake undulates around a ring engraved with traditional Chinese motifs. The reptile is in motion, partially coiled around the ring and seemingly ready to escape from the edges of the coin adorned with orchids, a flower associated with this sign. The impression of calm emanating from the representation of the snake directly reflects one of the main characteristics of those born under this sign. The ideogram «Snake» appears on one of the curves of its body. The year 2025 as well as the inscription «Year of the Snake» appear on the outlines of the design.
 On the reverse, we find all the animals of the Chinese zodiac arranged on a screen surrounding a traditional temple gate. A complete cycle of the Chinese zodiac begins in 2018 and lasts until 2029. Each of these twelve years highlights an animal from this calendar. The face value is visible in the upper left and the mention «RF» is located on the door. 

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