AUSTRALIAN LUNAR SERIES III

2025 YEAR OF THE SNAKE

1oz SILVER GILDED COIN

*PLEASE NOTE - This item does NOT come with a presentation case - single items in presentation cases are available*

Highlighting the sixth animal in the Chinese lunar calendar, this gilded coin 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       3S2506DCAC
• Issue Limit      1,500
• Release Date  28 November 2023

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.

The coin is meticulously struck by The Perth Mint from 99.99% pure silver in quality and is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965.

The Perth Mint will release no more than 23,500 of the Australian Lunar Series III 2025 Year of the Snake 1oz Silver Gilded Coin individually out of a mintage of 25,000.

DESIGN

The coin’s reverse portrays a coiled, radiant 24-carat golden 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.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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