AUSTRALIAN LUNAR SERIES III

2025 YEAR OF THE SNAKE

1oz SILVER TRIO

Highlighting the sixth animal in the Chinese lunar calendar, this silver 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
99.99% pure silver
Australian legal tender
Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
Presentation packaging

PRODUCT INFORMATION:

Item Code 3S2526DZAA
Barcode 9327025055121
Issue Limit 1,500
Release Date 19 November 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 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 in the set is meticulously struck by The Perth Mint from 99.99% pure silver and is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965.

The Perth Mint will release no more than 1,500 of the Australian Lunar Series III 2025 Year of the Snake 1oz Silver Trio.

DESIGN

The coins’ reverses portray a coiled snake on the ground beneath hanging leaves. Its intricate frosted design appears on an immaculately polished table. The 1oz silver coloured coin presents the intelligent serpent in striking hues, while the 1oz silver gilded coin accentuates the snake in a radiant shade of glistening 24-carat gold.

Included in the design is the Chinese character for ‘Snake’, the inscription ‘SNAKE 2025’, and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.

Each 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, the set is housed in a classic display case with a clear lid, and an illustrated shipper featuring a snake.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

	Proof	Coloured	Gilded
Silver Content (Troy oz)	1	1	1
Monetary Denomination (AUD)	1	1	1
Fineness (% purity)	99.99	99.99	99.99
Minimum Gross Weight (g)	31.107	31.107	31.107
Maximum Diameter (mm)	40.90	40.90	40.90
Maximum Thickness (mm)	3.50	3.50	3.50
Maximum Mintage	7,500	7,500	25,000
Designer	Sean Rogers