Silver with a serpent’s charm – 2013 Rand Refinery year of the snake 1oz silver bar...

Not all silver bars are created equal — and the 2013 Rand Refinery Year of the Snake 1oz Silver Bar is proof of that. While PAMP and Perth Mint often steal the lunar spotlight, Rand quietly released one of the most underrated yet beautifully designed lunar-themed bars of the past decade. I picked up one of these recently, and it’s quickly become a standout piece in my collection.

Struck in .999 fine silver by South Africa’s Rand Refinery, a name trusted since 1920, this bar celebrates the Chinese Year of the Snake with elegance and originality. The obverse proudly bears the “Rand Refinery” name and logo, along with its weight and purity — ‘1 oz Fine Silver AG 999.0’ — giving it a strong sense of authenticity and refinery heritage. But it’s the reverse design that really shines: a gracefully coiled snake amid stylised Eastern-inspired patterns, a symbol of wisdom, transformation, and mystery. The clean strike and brilliant finish reflect the kind of quality you'd expect from one of the world’s top precious metal producers.

While this bar might fly under the radar compared to flashier releases, its mix of tradition, artistic flair, and investment value makes it a real sleeper hit. I’ve always liked collecting lunar pieces — and though I usually lean toward coins — this bar was too good to pass up. Whether you stack for weight, design, or a bit of both, this is one silver bar worth slithering into your collection.

Anyone else got any of the Rand lunar bars or plan to hunt this one down? Let me know in the comments — and as always, stack with soul, not just silver