Perth Mint: Lunar III - Year of the Snake 1 oz Silver 2025 Proof
Perth Mint: Lunar III - Year of the Snake 1 oz Silver 2025 Proof is the sixth edition of the Lunar III series. The previous coins in the series were the Year of the Mouse 2020, the Year of the Buffalo 2021 and the Year of the Tiger 2022, the Year of the Rabbit 2023, the Year of the Dragon 2024. The lunar series refers to 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.
All Lunar III coins are extremely popular every year among both investors and collectors, and the design of the values is prepared with the utmost care and precision by world-famous designers. It is worth remembering that products that are part of the lunar collection are an excellent investment of capital due to the investment value increasing year by year.
The coin was minted from Ag.9999 silver, weighing 1 troy ounce and having a diameter of 40.9 mm. The renowned producer of precious metals - The Perth Mint - is responsible for the limited emission. The currency is guaranteed by the Australian government as to the legality and origin of the metal, and is also a legal tender in the issuer's country. The copy is protected by a micro-engraved letter on the reverse side.
Obverse of the Year of the Snake coins is decorated with the image of King Charles III of Great Britain and the inscriptions "CHARLES III", "AUSTRALIA". Additionally, on the obverse side there is information about the nominal value, weight and mintage quality.
Reverse shows a Chinese snake. The reverse also features the Chinese character "snake", the inscription "SNAKE 2024" and the letter "P", the mint mark of The Perth Mint.
