Item Description
The 2025 Australia Year of the Snake 1 oz Silver Coin marks the sixth release in the acclaimed Australian Lunar Series III, one of the most recognized and widely collected bullion programs produced by The Perth Mint. Celebrating the Chinese lunar zodiac, this annual series blends exceptional artistry with limited mintages, making each release highly desirable among both collectors and precious-metal investors.
Struck from 1 troy ounce of .9999 fine silver, this Brilliant Uncirculated coin carries a strictly limited worldwide mintage of 300,000 coins. Demand for the Lunar Series continues to remain exceptionally strong, and the 2025 Year of the Snake issue has already sold out at the mint, further reinforcing its global popularity.
The Lunar Series is renowned for its annually changing animal designs inspired by the Chinese zodiac calendar. With its combination of cultural symbolism, investment-grade purity, and Perth Mint craftsmanship, the 2025 Year of the Snake coin continues the program’s long tradition of collectible bullion excellence.
Round Highlights
Contains 1 troy ounce of .9999 fine silver
Sixth release in the Australian Lunar Series III
Limited mintage of 300,000 coins worldwide
Sold out at the mint due to strong global demand
Arrives in protective plastic capsule (rolls of 20 commonly issued)
Sovereign coin backed by the Australian government
Design Details
Obverse
The obverse features the Dan Thorne effigy of Charles III, presented in left-profile relief without a crown. Surrounding inscriptions identify the issuing country along with the coin’s weight, purity, and legal tender denomination, confirming its status as official Australian currency.
Reverse
The reverse showcases a finely detailed snake coiled beneath hanging leaves, symbolizing wisdom, transformation, and quiet power. The design includes the Chinese character for “snake,” the inscription “SNAKE 2025,” and The Perth Mint’s “P” mint mark, completing the coin’s distinctive Lunar Series presentation.
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