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2025 Year of the Snake 1oz Gold Proof High Relief Coin
AU$5919.00
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Code: 25G4562
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This spectacular gold coin celebrates the Year of the Snake, the sixth animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese lunar calendar.
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. To complete the course, each animal had to cross a fast-flowing river. 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.
Each coin is meticulously struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.99% pure gold in proof quality and is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965.
The Perth Mint will release no more than 188 of the Australian Lunar Series III 2025 Year of the Snake 1oz Gold Proof High Relief Coin.
The coin’s reverse portrays a snake curled among bamboo stems. Included in the design is the Chinese character for ‘snake’, the inscription ‘SNAKE 2025’, and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.
This is the first lunar coin’s obverse to bear the Dan Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, as well as the weight, fineness, and the monetary denomination.
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Gold Content (Troy oz) |
1 |
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Monetary Denomination (AUD) |
100 |
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Fineness (% purity) |
99.99 |
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Minimum Gross Weight (g) |
31.107 |
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Maximum Diameter (mm) |
27.60 |
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Maximum Thickness (mm) |
5.00 |
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Maximum Mintage |
188 |
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Designer |
Sean Rogers |