First Edition Snake Year Plated Commemorative Round Medal

The First Edition Snake Year Plated Commemorative Round Medal, with a 22 mm diameter, is meticulously produced in both gold‑plated and silver‑plated versions, each enhancing the snake’s enigmatic beauty. The obverse portrays a graceful snake coiling elegantly among traditional lotus blossoms and ruyi sceptre motifs, symbolising wisdom, transformation, and hidden fortune. Unlike the fearsome depictions found in some Western cultures, this snake is rendered with smooth, flowing lines that evoke mystery, intelligence, and the cyclical renewal of life. The reverse side adheres to the series’ consistent design language, featuring the complete ring of twelve animals encircling a central “Fu” character and the snake’s specific stem‑branch pair, which together remind the viewer of the importance of strategic thinking and adaptability in navigating life’s changes.   This medal is manufactured using a combination of precision die‑stamping and meticulous hand‑finishing by experienced artisans, en…