Year of the Snake Quadrant

2025 1oz Silver Proof Coloured

Four-Coin Set

The Quadrant Snake set consists of four coins that each comprise one quarter of a circle. When arranged together the coins form a circle with a square in the centre reminiscent of the first currency of the Chinese empire. These 'ban liang' coins were first cast during the Qin Dynasty around 200BCE.

Key features:

  • 99.99% pure silver
  • Four 1oz coins portraying a single design
  • Limited mintage - 1,500 sets
  • Tuvalu legal tender
  • Numbered certificate of authenticity
  • Presentation packaging

Product Information:

  • Item Code                25R67ZAA
  • Barcode                   9327025055213
  • Maximum Mintage   1,500
  • Release Date           14 January 2025

The Snake is significant in traditional Chinese culture as one of 12 animals that participated in the Emperor’s Great Race, held to determine the order of their appearance in the lunar calendar. A dominant creature said to control nature, the snake finished sixth and has subsequently reigned during every sixth year in the 12-year lunar cycle – including 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013 and 2025. Bestowed with wisdom, intelligence, independence, and charm, those born in the Year of the Snake are regarded as deep thinkers with natural charisma, intuitive and good problem solvers.

Struck by The Perth Mint from 99.99% pure silver, each coin is issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of Tuvalu.

The Perth Mint will release no more than 1,500 of the Year of the Snake Quadrant 2025 1oz Silver Proof Coloured Four-Coin Set.

Design

A panorama of eye-catching, richly coloured artistry adorns the coins.

The top coin depicts a yellow-coloured snake hanging from a tree, in its native forest and shrubland. Included in the background are the sloped tiers of an overhanging pagoda roof, a traditional part of Chinese architecture.

The right-hand coin depicts a green-coloured snake curled amongst the lush leaves of a rainforest, with the pagoda and a rocky waterfall in the background.

The bottom coin depicts a blue coloured snake with its distinctive striped markings. It sits coiled on a rocky ledge near a moon bridge.

The left-hand coin depicts a dramatic purple and red coloured snake. The snake sits entwined in a tree watching over the river bridge.

Presentation

Accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity, the set is housed in a classic display case and superbly illustrated shipper.

Technical Specifications

Year Date 2025
Silver Content (Troy oz) 4
Monetary Denomination (AUD) 1
Fineness (% purity) 99.99
Minimum Gross Weight (g)

31.107
Maximum Diameter (mm)  52.28 x 31.60
Maximum Thickness (mm) 3.5
Maximum Mintage 1,500
Legal Tender Australian
Reverse Designer Lucas Bowers
Obverse Design Jody Clark

 

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