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Australian Lunar Series III 2025 Year of the Snake 1oz Silver Proof Coloured Coin

Name: Australian Lunar Series III 2025 Year of the Snake 1oz Silver Proof Coloured Coin
Brand: The Perth Mint
SKU: 3S2516DDAA
Price: 150.00 AUD
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Immerse yourself in the rich traditions of Chinese lunar astrology with this stunning 1oz Year of the Snake coloured coin struck from 99.99% pure silver in proof quality.

Key features:

Proof quality 99.99% pure silver
Coloured Year of the Snake design
Australian legal tender

Issue Limit	6,000
SKU	3S2516DDAA

Story

Lunar tradition

According to Chinese folklore, the emperor ordered a Great Race between all the animals on Earth to determine who should occupy 12 positions in the lunar calendar. Using its guile, the snake finished in sixth place. As a result, those born under the sign of the Chinese Lunar Snake in 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989 and every 12th preceding year are said to inherit the snake’s wisdom, intelligence, independence, and charm.

Year of the Snake design

The coin’s reverse portrays a snake with vibrant green scales curled among bamboo stems. Included in the design is the Chinese character for ‘snake’, the inscription ‘SNAKE 2025’, and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.

H.M. King Charles III effigy

The coin’s obverse bears the Dan Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, as well as the weight, fineness, and the monetary denomination.

Presentation packaging

Accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity, the coin is housed in a classic display case with a clear lid, and an illustrated shipper featuring a snake. When arrayed with other shippers from the series, the resulting diorama depicts the legend of The Great Race, in which 12 animals successfully compete for a position in the lunar zodiac.

About the series