Perth Mint: Lunar III - Year of the Snake 1/4 oz Gold 2025
The Perth Mint bullion coin: Lunar III - Year of the Snake 1/4 oz Gold 2025 is the sixth release in the Lunar III series. Previous coins in the series included the Year of the Mouse 2020, Year of the Ox 2021, Year of the Tiger 2022, Year of the Rabbit 2023, and Year of the Dragon 2024. The lunar series refers to the 12 animals that represent the Chinese lunar calendar. The year 2025 belongs to the snake and is regarded as a time of deep reflection, wisdom, and inner growth. Snakes have a reputation for being philosophical thinkers who are patient and inclined toward contemplation. 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 enjoy remarkable popularity every year among both investors and collectors, and the design of these pieces is prepared with the utmost care and precision by world-renowned designers. It is worth remembering that products forming part of the lunar collection are an excellent way to store capital, due to their increasing investment value year after year.
The coin was struck in Au.9999 fine gold, with a weight of 1/4 troy ounce and a diameter of 20.6 mm. The issue of this piece is handled by the renowned precious metals producer, The Perth Mint. The coin is guaranteed by the Australian Government with regard to the legality and origin of the metal, and it is also legal tender in the issuing country. The piece features a security mark in the form of a micro-engraved letter located on the reverse side.
Obverse of the Year of the Snake coin features the effigy of King Charles III of Great Britain and the inscriptions “CHARLES III”, “AUSTRALIA”. Additionally, the obverse includes information about the face value, weight, and fineness of the coin.
Reverse depicts a Chinese snake. The reverse also features the Chinese character for “snake”, the inscription “SNAKE 2025”, and the letter "P", which is The Perth Mint’s mintmark.