Obverse: the obverse of the collectible silver bar depicts a snake coiled around bamboo stalks. Its body extends throughout the composition, while the Chinese character „蛇“, meaning „Snake“, appears at the bottom. The detailed relief of the snake's scales contrasts with the vertical lines of the bamboo and the polished surface of the bar.
Reverse: the reverse continues the same motif of the snake coiled around bamboo stalks, creating a continuous composition across both sides of the bar. The PAMP logo and the inscription „SUISSE“ appear at the top, while the weight and silver purity „10g SILVER 999“ are shown in the centre. The individual serial number and the PAMP assay mark „ESSAYEUR FONDEUR“ appear below. The bar is presented in its original red „CertiPAMP“ certificate packaging, with a certificate number matching the individual number engraved on the bar.
About the bar: the 2013 „Year of the Snake“ silver bar is part of the „Lunar Calendar Series“ issued by Swiss precious metals producer PAMP. The series began in 2012 with the Year of the Dragon, making the 2013 Snake the second Chinese zodiac sign represented in the collection. The bar is made from .999 fine silver and contains 10 g of pure silver (approximately 0.3215 troy ounces). The PAMP Lunar series is distinguished by its artistic animal motif continuing across both sides of each bar.
The Snake is the sixth of the twelve signs of the Chinese lunar zodiac. In traditional Chinese culture, it is associated with wisdom, intuition, insight, elegance and the ability to pursue goals thoughtfully and strategically.
Years of the Snake: 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025, 2037, 2049.
The 2013 Year of the Snake began on February 10, 2013 and ended on January 30, 2014. According to the Chinese five-element system, 2013 was the Year of the Water Snake.
People born under the sign of the Snake are traditionally described as wise, observant, intuitive and capable of assessing situations carefully. They are often associated with analytical thinking, patience and a tendency to consider their decisions thoroughly before taking action. They generally value privacy, independence and stability and tend to pursue their goals calmly and consistently.
Those born under the Snake sign are also associated with elegance, good taste and subtle communication skills. They often keep their thoughts and feelings private, which can make them appear mysterious or difficult to understand. In relationships they tend to be selective, but once they establish a close bond, they value loyalty and trust highly. Traditionally attributed negative traits include suspicion, jealousy, reserved behaviour and reluctance to change a decision once it has been made.
PAMP („Produits Artistiques Métaux Précieux“) is a Swiss precious metals producer known for its investment and collectible bars made from gold, silver, platinum and other precious metals. The „Lunar Calendar Series“ was created around the twelve-animal cycle of the Chinese zodiac, with a different animal design dedicated to each year. With its compact 10 g weight, distinctive two-sided design and original certified packaging, the 2013 Snake bar appeals to both precious metal investors and collectors of Lunar-themed products.
The bar is sealed in its original PAMP „CertiPAMP“ packaging, which also serves as its certificate of authenticity. It displays the bar's weight, silver purity and individual certificate number, which corresponds to the serial number engraved directly on the bar.
