Perth Mint: Year of the Snake coloured 1/2 oz Silver 2025 (coin in card)
Perth Mint: Year of the Snake Colored 1/2 Ounce Silver 2025 (coin in card). The Lunar Series refers to the 12 animals representing the Chinese lunar calendar. The year 2025 is dedicated to the snake, symbolizing deep reflection, wisdom, and inner growth. Snakes are known as philosophical thinkers, patient and inclined to contemplation. The Chinese zodiac sign of the snake corresponds to the years: 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, and 2025.
This coin is struck from silver of Ag.9999 fineness, with a weight of 1/2 troy ounce and a diameter of 32.6 mm. The coins are minted by the renowned precious metals producer, The Perth Mint. This limited issue includes 5,000 coins in carded versions, as part of a total mintage of 200,000 pieces. The coin is guaranteed by the Australian government for its legality and metal authenticity, and is also legal tender in the issuing country. Each coin features a micro-engraved letter on the reverse side for security.
Obverse: The obverse of the Year of the Snake coin features the portrait of King Charles III, along with the inscriptions “CHARLES III” and “AUSTRALIA.” Additionally, the obverse includes information about the face value, weight, and purity of the coin.
Reverse: The reverse depicts a colored Chinese character “福” (Fu), symbolizing fortune, surrounded by geometric plant patterns. The reverse also bears the inscription “YEAR OF THE SNAKE 2025” and the "P" mintmark, denoting The Perth Mint.
