Royal Mint Lunar: Year of the Snake 1/40 oz Gold 2025 Proof
The Royal Mint Lunar: Year of the Snake 1/40 oz Gold 2025 Proof coin is an interesting investment proposition that can enrich a collector's portfolio. The coin depicts a snake, which is the 6th animal out of 12 animals that are representatives of the Chinese lunar calendar. The year 2025 belongs to the snake and is perceived as a time of deep reflection, wisdom and inner development. Snakes have a reputation for being philosophical thinkers who are patient and reflective. The Chinese zodiac sign of the Snake falls in the years: 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013 and 2025.
The item was made of Au.9999 gold, weighing 1/40 troy ounce and having a diameter of 8 mm, in the proof standard. The renowned mint The Royal Mint is responsible for the issue of coins limited to 2,888 pieces. The Year of the Snake 2025 currency is a product guaranteed by the British government and is a legal means of payment in the issuer's country. The product is placed in individual, certified packaging.
The obverse of the coin is decorated with the image of King Charles III of Great Britain and the denomination and year, designed by Martin Jennings.
Reverse shows the figure of a wriggling snake. On the reverse there is the inscription "YEAR OF THE SNAKE" and the year of minting the coin. The item was designed by Chris Costello.
