Not just a coin - an investment bar can be beautiful too as the Argor-Heraeus one ounce gold ingot from the limited edition inspired by the Chinese zodiac. Its motif is a snake, which is the traditional sign for the year 2025.

The Eastern zodiac, also known as the Chinese zodiac, contains twelve signs - twelve animals that represent twelve temperaments with positive and negative traits. Unlike the classical horoscope we are used to in Europe, each of these signs belongs to a whole year, and once all the animals have been replaced, the twelve-year cycle begins anew... The year 2025 is dedicated to the sixth animal of the Chinese zodiac - the snake. Why? Legend tells of the Jade Emperor who ruled the heavens and sought someone to guard his palace. Twelve creatures competed for the emperor's favour - a rat, a buffalo, a tiger, a hare, a dragon, a snake, a horse, a goat, a monkey, a rooster, a dog and a pig. Their position in the palace was to be decided by a great race. The snake was not a good swimmer, and so was not one of the favourites, but in the end he came as sixth. He was cunning and caught the hoof of a fast horse. Just before the end of the race, he let go, spooked the horse and crawled to the finish... People who are born under the influence of a snake can cope with any unexpected situation. They're versatile and adaptable. They have a strong intuition and improvisation is their nature. They are determined to achieve their goals but hate failure. They are therefore easily stressed and if they are irritable, it is best to give them space and time.

From one side, the brick looks like a classic investment ingot - it bears the logo of the Swiss manufacturer Argor-‍Heraeus, the weight, metal purity, quality seal and serial number. The other side is dedicated to an elaborate depiction of a snake. The plaza is supplemented with the appropriate Chinese symbol.

The valuable, safe and elegant brick is sealed in a protective foil that must not be broken. If you want to give it as a gift, you will find a case tied with a ribbon in our offer.