Description

In 2025, The Perth Mint’s prestigious Australian Lunar III Series celebrates the Year of the Snake, the sixth animal in the twelve-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac.

Individuals born in the Lunar Year of the Snake are considered intelligent, graceful, and intuitive. Known for their keen insight and calm demeanor, they are often seen as deep thinkers and strategic planners. Other Years of the Snake include 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, and 1941.

Specimen Quality 99.99% Pure Gold

The coin is masterfully struck by The Perth Mint from 99.99% pure gold in specimen quality.

Lunar Snake Design

These 2025 coins feature a detailed depiction of a snake, a traditional symbol of wisdom and rebirth in Chinese culture. The reverse design portrays a snake curled among bamboo stems. The Chinese character for ‘Snake’ and the inscription ‘Year of the Snake’ are boldly featured, along with The Perth Mint’s signature ‘P’ mintmark.

The obverse of the coin carries the Jody Clark effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, along with the monetary denomination.

Australian Legal Tender

The coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965.