Perth Mint: Lunar III - Year of the Snake 1/20 oz Gold 2025
The Perth Mint: Lunar III - Year of the Snake 1/20 oz Gold Coin 2025 is the sixth release in the Lunar III series. Previous coins in the series include the 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. This lunar series is based on the 12 animals representing the Chinese lunar calendar. The year 2025 is the year of the snake, which is regarded as a time of deep reflection, wisdom, and inner growth. Snakes are known for being philosophical thinkers, patient and prone to contemplation. The years of the Chinese zodiac for the snake are: 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, and 2025.
The coin is struck from .9999 pure gold, weighs 1/20 of a troy ounce, and has a diameter of 14.6 mm. It is issued by the prestigious precious metals producer The Perth Mint. The coin is backed by the Australian government, ensuring its legality and the origin of the metal, and it is legal tender in the issuing country. The coin features a security detail in the form of a micro-engraved letter on the reverse side.
The Lunar III coins are highly popular each year among both investors and collectors. The design of these coins is crafted with the utmost precision and care by world-renowned designers. It's worth noting that products in the lunar collection are an excellent investment, as their value tends to increase year after year.
Obverse: The obverse of the Year of the Snake coin features the effigy of King Charles III, along with the inscriptions “CHARLES III”, “AUSTRALIA”, as well as details of the coin’s nominal value, weight, and purity.
Reverse: The reverse features a Chinese snake, the Chinese character for "snake", the inscription „SNAKE 2025“, and the letter "P", representing the mint mark of The Perth Mint.
