Australian Lunar Series III

2025 Year of the Snake

2oz Silver Antiqued Coin

Highlighting the sixth animal in the Chinese lunar calendar, this 2oz silver antiqued coin is a beautiful tribute to the lunar snake and represents the very best in minting excellence and design.

Key features:

• 99.99% pure silver
• New 2025 Lunar Series III Year of the Snake design
• Limited mintage – 1,888
• Australian legal tender
• Numbered certificate of authenticity
• Presentation packaging

Product Information:

• Item Code                3S2506CGAA
• Barcode                    9327025055244
• Maximum Mintage    1,888
• Release Date           14 January 2025

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.

Struck by The Perth Mint from 2oz of 99.99% pure silver, the coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965.

The Perth Mint will release no more than 1,888 of the Australian Lunar Series III Year of the Snake 2025 2oz Silver Antiqued Coin.

Design

The coin’s reverse portrays a beautifully sculpted snake coiled on the ground beneath hanging leaves. Also included on the reverse is The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark. This stunning piece has an antiqued surface, a coin treatment that tones the natural lustre of silver to convey the look of an aged artefact. As this coin has been ‘antiqued’ by hand, the appearance of each coin in the limited mintage may vary.

Presentation

Accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity, the coin comes in classic display case with a clear lid, and an illustrated shipper. When aligned with the other shippers from the Australian Lunar Series III, the illustration forms a diorama depicting all 12 animals in the order they completed The Great Race, a traditional Chinese story about the creation of the lunar calendar.

Technical Specifications

Year Date	2025
Silver Content (Troy oz)	2
Monetary Denomination (AUD)	2
Fineness (% purity)	99.99
Minimum Gross Weight (g)	62.213
Maximum Diameter (mm)	40.69
Maximum Thickness (mm)	5.86
Maximum Mintage	1,888
Reverse Designer	Sean Rogers
Obverse Design	Dan Thorne