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2025 Australia Lunar Series III 2 oz Silver Year of the Snake Antiqued Coin
Stock:
Out of Stock
Min. Order:
1 Coin
Sku: SALUNARSNK25PM
Mintage: 1,888
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Founded in 1896 as a branch to the British Royal Mint, Perth Mint today is one of the largest minting plants globally, owned by the Western Australian government. Manufacturer of the iconic ‘Kangaroo’ gold and silver investment coins, Perth Mint also produce a popular lunar series and a range of sought-after collector coins.
Struck from 2oz of 99.99% pure silver, this stunning piece marking the Year of the Snake has an antiqued surface, a coin treatment that tones the natural lustre of silver to convey the look of an aged artefact.
According to Chinese tradition, the emperor ordered a great race between all the animals on Earth to determine who should occupy 12 positions in the lunar calendar. In pursuit of the fifth placed dragon, the horse was unnerved by the sight of a snake wrapped around its hoof. As it reared in fright, the snake uncoiled itself and slithered over the line to claim sixth place.
Those born under the sign of the Chinese Lunar Snake in 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989 and every 12th preceding year are said to be wise, intelligent, independent, and charming. Being passionate and articulate, they are also thought to make great leaders.
DESIGN:
The coin’s reverse portrays a beautifully sculpted snake coiled on the ground beneath hanging leaves. Also included on the reverse is The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.
The obverse portrays the Dan Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III. Also included are the monetary denomination, and the weight and fineness.
PRESENTATION:
Accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity, the coin comes in a classic display case with a clear lid and an illustrated shipper. When aligned with the other shippers from the Australian Lunar Series III, the illustration forms a diorama depicting all 12 animals in the order they completed The Great Race, a traditional Chinese story about the creation of the lunar calendar.
