2025 1oz Lunar Series III Year of the Snake Silver High Relief Proof Coin in Presentation Box

Product Overview

The 2025 1oz Perth Mint Lunar Snake Silver High Relief Proof Coin in Presentation Box celebrates the sixth animal of the Chinese lunar calendar with a deeply sculpted high-relief design.

Struck by The Perth Mint from 1 troy ounce of 99.99% pure silver, the coin combines a proof finish with raised relief to create greater depth across the snake and surrounding design elements. It is the sixth annual release in the Australian Lunar Series III and has a limited maximum mintage of 3,888 coins.

Key Features & Benefits

• Contains 1 troy ounce of 99.99% pure silver
• Struck in proof quality with a high-relief finish
• Sixth annual design in the Australian Lunar Series III
• Features the 2025 Year of the Snake design
• Australian legal tender with a face value of $1
• Limited maximum mintage of 3,888 coins
• Presented in a display case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity
• Includes an illustrated outer shipper featuring the snake

Design & Craftsmanship

The reverse portrays a coiled snake resting beneath hanging leaves. Struck in high relief, the raised design gives the snake and surrounding foliage greater depth and definition against the coin’s polished proof surfaces.

Also included on the reverse are the Chinese character for “Snake”, the inscription “SNAKE 2025” and The Perth Mint’s traditional “P” mintmark. The design was created by Perth Mint artist Sean Rogers.

The obverse bears the Dan Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, together with the coin’s weight, purity and monetary denomination.

In Chinese lunar tradition, the snake is associated with qualities including wisdom, intelligence, independence and charm.

Authentication & Specifications

Mint: The Perth Mint
Country: Australia
Year: 2025
Metal: Silver
Purity: 99.99% (9999)
Silver Content: 1 troy ounce
Finish: Proof, High Relief
Denomination: AUD $1
Legal Tender: Australian legal tender
Series: Australian Lunar Series III
Maximum Mintage: 3,888

Packaging & Availability

The coin is housed in a protective capsule and presented in a classic Perth Mint display case with a geometric design on its transparent lid.

It is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity and an illustrated outer shipper featuring the snake. The shipper is designed to form part of a larger Lunar Series III display when arranged with the other annual releases from the 12-year series.