Perth Mint: Lunar III - Year of the Snake coloured 1/2 oz Silver 2025
Perth Mint: Lunar III - Year of the Snake Coloured 1/2 oz Silver 2025 is the sixth release in the Lunar III series. The 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 representing the Chinese lunar calendar. The year 2025 belongs to the snake and is perceived as a time of deep reflection, wisdom, and inner growth. Snakes have a reputation for being philosophical thinkers who are patient and inclined to 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 extraordinary annual popularity among both investors and collectors, and the coin designs are crafted with the utmost care and precision by world-renowned designers. It is worth noting that products that are part of the lunar collection are an excellent investment, as their value increases year by year.
The coin is minted from 99.99% fine silver (Ag.9999), with a weight of 1/2 troy ounce and a diameter of 32.6 mm. The issuance of these coins is handled by the renowned precious metals producer, The Perth Mint. The coin is backed by the Australian government, ensuring the legality and authenticity of the metal, and it is also considered legal tender in the issuing country. The coin features a security measure in the form of a micro-engraved letter located on the reverse side.
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 contains information about the coin’s face value, weight, and metal fineness.
Reverse depicts a coloured Chinese snake. The reverse also includes the Chinese character for "snake," the inscription "SNAKE 2025," and the letter "P," which is the mintmark of The Perth Mint.