Perth Mint: Lunar III - Year of the Snake 1/4 oz Gold 2025 Proof
Perth Mint: Lunar III - Year of the Snake is the sixth release in the Lunar III series. The previous coins in the series were Year of the Mouse 2020, Year of the Ox 2021, Year of the Tiger 2022, Year of the Rabbit 2023, and Year of the Dragon 2024. The lunar series refers to the 12 animals that represent the Chinese lunar calendar. The year 2025 belongs to the Snake and is seen as a time of deep reflection, wisdom, and personal growth. Snakes are reputed to be philosophical thinkers who are patient and inclined to contemplation. The Chinese zodiac sign of the Snake falls in the years: 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, and 2025.
The gold coin is struck in .9999 fineness, weighs 1/4 troy ounce, and is presented in proof quality. A significant feature is the limited mintage of only 5000 pieces. Each coin comes with a numbered certificate of authenticity and original packaging.
Obverse of the Year of the Snake coin features a portrait of King Charles III of the United Kingdom along with the inscriptions “CHARLES III” and “AUSTRALIA”. Additionally, the obverse side includes information about the denomination, weight, and metal content of the coin.
Reverse depicts the Chinese Snake. The reverse also includes the Chinese character for "snake", the inscription “SNAKE 2025”, and the letter "P", which is the mintmark of The Perth Mint.
