BABY SNAKE 2025

1/2oz SILVER PROOF COLOURED COIN

This adorable coin celebrates the Year of the Snake and is the perfect gift for any baby born in 2025.

KEY FEATURES:

• Cute baby snake design
• First lunar design to bear the effigy of HM King Charles III
• Tuvalu legal tender
• Proof coloured quality 99.99% pure silver
• Numbered certificate of authenticity
• Presentation packaging

PRODUCT INFORMATION:

• Item Code                25R68AAA
• Barcode                    9327025055220
• Maximum Mintage 7,500
• Release Date           19 November 2024

According to the lunar calendar, the Year of the Snake occurs between 29 January 2025 and 16 February 2026. Babies born during this time are said to be blessed with the snake’s intelligence, independence, charm and leadership qualities.

Each coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1/2oz of 99.99% pure silver in proof quality. The coin is issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of Tuvalu.

The Perth Mint will release no more than 7,500 of the Baby Snake 2025 1/2oz Silver Proof Coloured Coin.

DESIGN

The coin’s reverse portrays a coloured representation of a happy young snake curled around a log with foliage and toadstools. Included in the design is the Chinese character for ‘Snake’, the inscription ‘YEAR OF THE SNAKE’, and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.

The coin’s obverse bears the Jody Clark effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, as well as the weight, fineness, monetary denomination and 2025 year-date.

PRESENTATION

The coin is housed in a classic display case with a clear lid. Packaged with an illustrated shipper, each coin is accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Silver Content (Troy oz)	0.5
Monetary Denomination (TVD)	0.50
Fineness (% purity)	99.99
Minimum Gross Weight (g)	15.553
Maximum Diameter (mm)	32.60
Maximum Thickness (mm)	2.90
Maximum Mintage	7,500
Designer	Ing Ing Jong