Perth Mint: Lunar III - Year of the Snake 1 oz Gold 2025 Dragon Privy Mark

Bullion coin from Perth Mint: Lunar III - Year of the Snake 1 oz Gold 2025 is the sixth release in the Lunar III series. The previous coins in the series were 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 seen as a time of deep reflection, wisdom, and inner growth. Snakes are known as philosophical thinkers, patient, and inclined towards contemplation. The Chinese zodiac sign of the snake applies to the years: 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, and 2025. The product features a privy mark in the form of a coiled dragon.

The coin is struck from gold with a fineness of Au.9999, weighs 1 troy ounce, and has a diameter of 32.6 mm. The limited mintage is handled by the renowned precious metals producer - The Perth Mint. The coin has the guarantee of the Australian government regarding the legality and origin of the metal and is a legal tender in the issuing country. The specimen is characterized by a security feature in the form of a micro-engraved letter located on the reverse side.

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

Reverse depicts a Chinese snake. The reverse also includes the Chinese character for “snake,” the privy mark, the inscription “SNAKE 2025,” and the letter “P,” which is the mintmark of The Perth Mint.