Perth Mint: Lunar III - Year of the Snake: Three-coin set Silver 2025 Proof
Perth Mint: Lunar III - Year of the Snake: 2025 Proof Silver 3 Coin Set is a unique set of three coins included in the Lunar series - Lunar III. The coins, as well as the entire series, were produced by the leading producer of investment and collectible products - The Perth Mint. The coins are guaranteed by the Australian Government and are full legal tender in the issuer's country.
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 and the Year of the Dragon 2024. The Lunar series refers to the 12 animals that are representatives of the Chinese lunar calendar. The year 2025 belongs to the snake and is seen as a time of deep reflection, wisdom and inner development. Snakes have a reputation for being philosophical thinkers who are patient and prone to pondering. 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 with investors and collectors alike every year, and the design of the values is prepared with the utmost care and precision by world-renowned designers. It is worth remembering that the products that are part of the Lunar collection are an excellent investment of capital, due to the investment value increasing year by year.
The set includes: Lunar III: Year of the Serpent 2 oz Silver 2025 Proof, weighing 2 troy ounces and 50.8 mm in diameter, Lunar III: Year of the Serpent 1 oz Silver 2025 Proof, weighing 1 troy ounce and 40.9 mm in diameter and Lunar III: Year of the Serpent 1/2 oz Silver 2025 Proof, weighing 1/2 troy ounce and 32.6 mm in diameter.
The silver coins have been struck in bullion grade - Ag.9999, to proof standard. The set comes with a numbered certificate of authenticity and original packaging.
The obverse of the Year of the Snake coins is decorated with the likeness of King Charles III of Great Britain and the inscriptions "CHARLES III", "AUSTRALIA". In addition, on the obverse side there is information about the face value, weight and mintage of the coin.
The reverse depicts a Chinese snake. The reverse also features the Chinese 'snake' mark, the inscription 'SNAKE 2025' and the letter 'P' which is the mint mark of The Perth Mint.