AUSTRALIAN LUNAR SERIES III

2025 YEAR OF THE SNAKE

1/2oz SILVER PROOF COIN

*Please Note: This coin is currently available for Pre-order*

Highlighting the sixth animal in the Chinese lunar calendar, this 1/2oz silver proof coin is an impressive tribute to the lunar Snake and represents the very best in minting excellence and design.

KEY FEATURES:

• Year of the Snake design
• Australian legal tender
• First lunar design to bear the effigy of HM King Charles III
• Proof quality 99.99% pure silver
• Issue limit - 4,000
• Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
• Presentation packaging

PRODUCT INFORMATION:

• Item Code                  3S2516EAAA
• Barcode                      9327025055060
• Maximum Mintage   5,000
• Release Date             15 October 2024

According to Chinese tradition, the emperor ordered a great race between all of the animals on Earth to determine who should occupy 12 positions in the Chinese lunar calendar. To complete the course, each animal had to cross a fast-flowing river. In pursuit of the fifth placed dragon, the horse was unnerved by the sight of a snake wrapped around its hoof. As it reared in fright, the snake uncoiled itself and slithered over the line to claim sixth place.

Those born under the sign of the Chinese Lunar Snake in 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989 and every 12th preceding year are said to be wise, intelligent, independent, and charming. Being passionate and articulate, they are also thought to make great leaders.

Each coin is meticulously struck by The Perth Mint from 1/2oz of 99.99% pure silver in proof quality and is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965.

The Perth Mint will release no more than 4,000 of the Australian Lunar Series III 2025 Year of the Snake 1/2oz Silver Proof Coin in this packaging out of a mintage of 5,000.

DESIGN

The coin's reverse portrays a coiled snake on the ground beneath hanging leaves. Included in the design is the Chinese character for 'Snake', the inscription 'SNAKE 2025', and The Perth Mint's 'P' mintmark.

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

Accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity, each coin is presented in a prestigious black display case with a geometric design on its magnetic lid. The case is packaged in an illustrated shipper featuring a snake. When arrayed with other shippers from the series, the resulting diorama depicts all 12 animals that successfully completed the Great Race.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Silver Content (Troy oz)	0.5
Monetary Denomination (AUD)	0.50
Fineness (% purity)	99.99
Minimum Gross Weight (g)	15.553
Maximum Diameter (mm)	32.60
Maximum Thickness (mm)	2.90
Maximum Mintage	5,000
Designer	Sean Rogers