Perth Mint: Lunar III - Year of the Snake 1 oz Gold 2025 Proof
Perth Mint Coin: Lunar III - Year of the Snake 1 oz Gold 2025 Proof 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 considered 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.
All Lunar III coins enjoy exceptional popularity among both investors and collectors each year, and the designs are crafted with the utmost care and precision by world-renowned designers. It is worth noting that items in the lunar collection are an excellent investment due to their increasing value year by year.
The coin is struck from gold of .9999 fineness, weighs 1 troy ounce, and has a diameter of 32.6 mm. The limited mintage is managed by the renowned precious metals producer - The Perth Mint. The coin has the Australian Government’s guarantee regarding the legality and origin of the metal and is also a legal tender within the issuing country. The coin features a security detail in the form of a micro-engraved letter on the reverse side.
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.
