2025 1/2oz Perth Mint Gold Lunar Snake Coin Series 3

Celebrate the Year of the Snake with the 2025 1/2oz Perth Mint Gold Lunar Snake Coin, a standout piece in the Lunar Series 3. This coin reflects the revered qualities of the Snake sign—ambition, intelligence, and charisma—traits attributed to those born in 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, and 1977.

Design

Reverse: The reverse of the coin features a finely detailed snake gracefully intertwined among bamboo stems, symbolizing prosperity and resilience. The design is complemented by the Chinese character for ‘snake,’ the inscription ‘SNAKE 2025,’ and The Perth Mint's signature ‘P’ mintmark.

Obverse: The obverse displays the effigy of King Charles III, created by Dan Thorne, along with inscriptions indicating the coin's weight, fineness, and monetary denomination.

Key Features

• Metal Composition: 99.99% pure gold
• Weight: 1/2 troy ounce (15.553 grams)
• Diameter: 25.60 mm
• Denomination: Legal tender with a face value of 50 Australian Dollars (AUD).
• Mintage: Unlimited. Production will cease at the end of 2025.
• Packaging: Each coin is presented in a protective acrylic capsule to preserve its condition.

About the Perth Mint 2025 Lunar Year of the Snake Collection

The 2025 Lunar Year of the Snake Collection is the sixth instalment in the Lunar Series III, celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the Chinese zodiac. This collection honours the snake, known for its associations with ambition, intelligence, success, and independence.

Featuring exquisite coins in gold, silver, and platinum, the collection caters to a diverse range of collectors and investors. Available in various sizes, including the highly sought-after 1oz gold coin with a limited mintage of just 30,000 pieces, each coin showcases a unique snake design on the reverse, exemplifying the Perth Mint's renowned craftsmanship. The obverse features the effigy of King Charles III.

As with previous releases, the 2025 Lunar Year of the Snake coins are not only beautiful collectibles but also carry significant cultural meaning. Those born in snake years (2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, and 1977) are believed to embody the snake's philosophical and insightful traits.