2025 1/2 oz Silver Perth Lunar Snake (S 3)

The Year of the Snake is the sixth animal in the Chinese zodiac cycle. In Chinese culture, the snake is often associated with wisdom, self-awareness, and cunning. People born under this sign are believed to be intelligent, graceful, and possess a deep understanding of the world around them. The Year of the Snake is celebrated worldwide with various cultural events, festivals, and traditional practices that honor this revered symbol.

Coin Specifications:

• Contains 1/2 troy ounce of .9999 fine silver

• First lunar coin design to bear the effigy His Majesty King Charles III

• Sixth coin in the Chinese lunar calendar series

• Produced by the Perth Mint

• Brilliant Uncirculated Condition

• Face value of $0.50 (AUD), backed by the Australian government

• The reverse of the coin has a security feature in the form of a micro-engraved letter

• Individual coins come in protective capsules. Multiples of 20 arrive in shrink-wrapped rolls. Lots of 100 arrive in mint-issued boxes.

• Obverse: Showcases the Dan Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, along with the coin’s weight, fineness, and face value

• Reverse: Features a detailed depiction of a coiled snake resting on the ground beneath overhanging leaves. It also incorporates the Chinese character for the ‘snake,’ the inscription ‘SNAKE 2025,’ and the Perth Mint’s distinctive ‘P’ mintmark.