Tuvalu: Baby Snake coloured 1/2 oz Silver 2025 Proof

Tuvalu: Baby Snake Colored 1/2 Ounce Silver 2025 Proof is an intriguing product commemorating the "Year of the Snake." The year 2025 is the Year of the Snake and is seen as a time of deep reflection, wisdom, and inner growth. Snakes are known as philosophical thinkers who are patient and contemplative. The Chinese zodiac sign of the snake falls in the years: 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, and 2025. The coin is part of a series referencing the 12 animals that represent the Chinese lunar calendar.

The silver coin is minted in .9999 silver fineness, weighing 1/2 troy ounce, and in a proof standard. An important feature is the limited mintage of just 7,500 pieces. Each coin includes a numbered certificate of authenticity and original packaging.

Obverse of the Year of the Snake coin features the likeness of King Charles III of the United Kingdom along with the inscriptions “CHARLES III” and “AUSTRALIA.” Additionally, the obverse side includes information about the nominal value, weight, and silver fineness of the coin.

Reverse depicts a gilded Chinese snake. The reverse side also includes the Chinese character for "snake," the inscription "SNAKE 2025," and the letter "P" representing The Perth Mint's mintmark.