The Perth Mint Lunar III Year of the Snake 1oz Silver 2025 is the sixth release in the Lunar III series. Previous coins in the series were the Year of the Mouse 2020, Year of the Buffalo 2021 and Year of the Tiger 2022, Year of the Rabbit 2023, Year of the Dragon 2024. The Lunar series refers to the 12 animals that are representative of the Chinese lunar calendar. 2025 belongs to the Year of the Snake and is seen as a time of deep reflection, wisdom and inner development. Snakes have a reputation for being philosophical thinkers, patient and thoughtful. According to the Chinese zodiac sign, the snake falls on the years: 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013 and 2025.

 

All Lunar III coins are extremely popular each year among both investors and collectors, and the design of the values is made with the utmost care and precision by world-famous designers. It is worth remembering that the products included in the lunar collection are an excellent investment, since the investment value increases every year.

 

The coin is minted from silver Ag.9999, weighing 1 troy ounce and with a diameter of 40.6 mm. The famous producer of precious metals, The Perth Mint, is responsible for the limited issue. The currency is guaranteed by the Australian government regarding the legality and origin of the metal, and is also legal tender in the issuing country. The copy is protected by microengraving on the back.

 

The obverse of the Year of the Snake coin features the image of King Charles III of Great Britain and the inscriptions "CHARLES III" and "AUSTRALIA". Additionally, the obverse contains information about the denomination, weight and quality of the coinage.

 

The reverse features a Chinese snake. The reverse also features the Chinese character for "snake", the inscription "SNAKE 2025" and the letter "P", the Perth Mint mark.