2025 1oz Perth Mint Gold Lunar Snake Coin Series 3

Celebrate the Year of the Snake with the 2025 1oz Perth Mint Gold Lunar Snake Coin, the crown jewel of the Lunar Series 3 collection. This coin beautifully commemorates the sixth sign of the Chinese zodiac, representing the qualities of ambition, intelligence, and charisma. Those born under the Snake sign in years like 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, and 1977 are believed to be endowed with these admirable traits.

Design

Reverse: The design features a snake elegantly curled among bamboo stems, symbolizing wisdom and prosperity. It includes the Chinese character for ‘snake’ and the inscription ‘SNAKE 2025’, along with The Perth Mint's ‘P’ mintmark.

Obverse: The obverse displays the effigy of King Charles III, designed by Dan Thorne, along with details of the coin's weight, fineness, and monetary denomination.

Key Features

• Metal Composition: 99.99% pure gold
• Weight: 1 troy ounce (31.1 grams).
• Diameter: 32.60 mm
• Denomination: Legal tender with a face value of 100 Australian Dollars (AUD).
• Limited Mintage: Maximum of 30,000 coins. Production will cease when the mintage is sold out or at the end of 2025.
• Security Features: Incorporates a micro-engraved letter within the design, detectable only under magnification, to prevent counterfeiting.
• Packaging: Each coin is presented in a protective acrylic capsule to preserve its condition.

About the Perth Mint 2025 Lunar Year of the Snake Collection

The 2025 Lunar Year of the Snake Collection is the sixth instalment in the Lunar Series III, celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the Chinese zodiac. This collection honours the snake, known for its associations with ambition, intelligence, success, and independence.

Featuring exquisite coins in gold, silver, and platinum, the collection caters to a diverse range of collectors and investors. Available in various sizes, including the highly sought-after 1oz gold coin with a limited mintage of just 30,000 pieces, each coin showcases a unique snake design on the reverse, exemplifying the Perth Mint's renowned craftsmanship. The obverse features the effigy of King Charles III.

As with previous releases, the 2025 Lunar Year of the Snake coins are not only beautiful collectibles but also carry significant cultural meaning. Those born in snake years (2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, and 1977) are believed to embody the snake's philosophical and insightful traits.