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Australian Lunar Series III 2025 Year of the Snake 1 Kilo Silver Coloured Coin with Gold Privy Mark
A giant tribute to the auspicious lunar snake, this spectacular 1 kilo silver coin features a pure gold privy mark insert.
Key features:
- 99.99% pure silver
- Coloured Year of the Snake design
- 1g gold privy mark
- Australian legal tender
| Mintage | 388 |
| SKU | 3S2506ABAA |
Auspicious sign
Each animal of the lunar zodiac is said to bestow desirable characteristics on those born during its rule. The sixth of 12 auspicious animal symbols, the snake confers wisdom, intelligence, independence, and charm on those born under its influence in 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, and every 12th preceding year.
Gold privy mark
The coin portrays a coiled blue snake on the ground beneath hanging leaves. Also included in the design is a 1-gram pure gold privy insert portraying the Chinese character for ‘Snake’, the inscription ‘SNAKE 2025’, and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.
H.M. King Charles III effigy
The coin’s obverse bears the Dan Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, as well as the weight, fineness, and the monetary denomination.
Presentation packaging
Accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity, the coin comes in a classic display case with a clear lid, and an illustrated shipper. When arrayed with other shippers from the series, the resulting diorama depicts the legend of The Great Race, in which 12 animals successfully compete for a position in the lunar zodiac.
Australian Lunar Series III
Each Australian lunar series from The Perth Mint is based on the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Coin collectors are besotted with each annual release, hence the longevity of the 12-year series.
Established in 1996, The Perth Mint was the first to release an Australian lunar coin program. Due to its success, it is now in its third series.
Made with the fine gold, silver and platinum in combination with intricate craftsmanship, these Australian lunar collector coins explore the ancient tradition and mythical folklore of the Chinese Great Race.
Specifications
Year
2025
Metal
Silver, Gold
Silver Content (Troy oz)
32.151
Gold Content (Troy oz)
0.032
Monetary Denomination (AUD)
30.00
Fineness (% purity)
99.99
Minimum Gross Weight (g)
1,000.10
Maximum Diameter (mm)
100.90
Maximum Thickness (mm)
14.50
Maximum Mintage
388
Finish
Coloured, Privy
Legal Tender
Australia
Effigy
Dan Thorne design of H.M. King Charles III
Designer
Sean Rogers
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