1 oz 2025 Australian Year of the Snake Silver Proof Coin

Product Description:

Celebrating the sixth animal in the Chinese lunar calendar, the 2025 Year of the Snake 1oz silver proof coin stands as a stunning tribute to the lunar Snake, showcasing exceptional minting craftsmanship and design.

Chinese lore recounts that the emperor initiated a grand race among the animals to determine their positions in the lunar calendar. Each contender had to navigate a swift river. During the race, as the horse pursued the fifth-place dragon, it was startled by a snake coiled around its hoof. The startled horse reared, allowing the snake to slip past and secure sixth place.

Individuals born under the Chinese Lunar Snake sign in 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, and every twelfth year preceding these are believed to embody wisdom, intelligence, independence, and charm. These traits often make them passionate, articulate leaders.

Meticulously struck from 1oz of 99.99% pure silver in proof quality, this coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965. There is a total mintage of 7,500.

The reverse of the coin features a snake gracefully coiled on the ground beneath hanging leaves, complemented by the Chinese character for ‘Snake’, the inscription ‘SNAKE 2025’, and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.

The obverse displays the Dan Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, along with the coin’s weight, fineness, and monetary denomination.

Each coin is presented in a distinguished black display case with a geometric design on its magnetic lid and comes with a numbered certificate of authenticity. The case is housed in an illustrated shipper adorned with a snake. When arranged with shippers from the entire series, they collectively create a diorama depicting all 12 animals that completed the Great Race.