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Australian Lunar Series III 2025 Year of the Snake Silver Proof Three-Coin Set
Celebrate the 2025 Year of the Snake with this three-coin set, comprising coins struck from 2oz, 1oz and 1/2oz of 99.99% pure silver in flawless proof quality.
Key features:
- Proof quality 99.99% pure silver
- Sixth design from Australian Lunar Series III
- Includes 2oz, 1oz and 1/2oz coins
- Australian legal tender
| Issue Limit | 1,000 |
| SKU | 3S2516ZAAA |
| Limits | Limit of 2 per household |
Lunar tradition
According to Chinese folklore, the emperor ordered a Great Race between all the animals on Earth to determine who should occupy 12 positions in the lunar calendar. Using its guile, the snake finished in sixth place. As a result, those born under the sign of the Chinese Lunar Snake in 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989 and every 12th preceding year are said to inherit the snake’s wisdom, intelligence, independence, and charm.
Year of the Snake design
The coin’s reverse portrays a coiled snake on the ground beneath hanging leaves. Included in the design is 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 set is housed in a classic display case with a clear lid, and an illustrated shipper featuring a snake. 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.
All sizes available
Specifications
Year
2025
2025
2025
Metal
Silver
Silver
Silver
Silver Content (Troy oz)
2.000
1.000
0.500
Monetary Denomination (AUD)
2.00
1.00
0.50
Fineness (% purity)
99.99
99.99
99.99
Minimum Gross Weight (g)
62.213
31.107
15.553
Maximum Diameter (mm)
50.80
40.90
32.60
Maximum Thickness (mm)
4.80
3.50
2.90
Maximum Mintage
2,000
7,500
5,000
Finish
Proof
Legal Tender
Australia
Effigy
Dan Thorne design of H.M. King Charles III
Designer
Sean Rogers
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