AUSTRALIAN LUNAR SERIES III

2025 YEAR OF THE SNAKE

THREE-COIN SILVER PROOF SET

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

Highlighting the sixth animal in the Chinese lunar calendar, this silver proof three-coin set is a remarkable tribute to the lunar snake and represents the very best in minting excellence and design.

KEY FEATURES:

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

PRODUCT INFORMATION:

• Item Code                  3S2516ZAAA
• Barcode                      9327025055091
• Issue Limit                 1,000
• Release Date             15 October 2024

According to Chinese tradition, the emperor ordered a great race between all the animals on Earth to determine who should occupy 12 positions in the lunar calendar. To complete the course, each animal had to cross a fast-flowing river. In pursuit of the fifth placed dragon, the house 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, intelligen, independent, and charming. Being passionate and articulate, they are also thought to make great leaders.

Each coin in the set is meticulously struck by The Perth Mint from 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 1,000 of the Australian Lunar Series III 2025 Year of the Snake Three-Coin Silver Proof Set.

DESIGN

The coins' reverses portray 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.

Each coin's reverse 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, the three coins are 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.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

	2oz	1oz	1/2oz
Silver Content (Troy oz)	2	1	0.50
Monetary Denomination (AUD)	2	1	0.50
Fineness (% purity)	99.99	99.99	99.99
Minimum Gross Weight (g)	62.213	31.107	15.553
Maximum Diameter (mm)	50.80	40.90	32.60
Maximum Thickness (mm)	4.80	3.50	2.90
Maximum Mintage	2,000	7,500	5,000
Designer	Sean Rogers