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About 2025 1/10 oz Lunar Year of Snake Gold Coin
The Gold Lunar Series III continues to captivate collectors with its annual designs inspired by the Chinese Lunar Calendar. In 2025, to celebrate the Year of the Snake, each coin in the collection features an intricate image of this revered symbol. The coins also mark a historic first, showcasing the effigy of King Charles III as the leader of the British Commonwealth.
Coin Specifications
Metal Type: Gold
Manufacturer: Perth Mint
Actual weight: 1/10 troy ounce
Composition: .9999 pure gold
Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated
Face Value: AUD 15
Coin Highlights
The reverse displays a snake gracefully coiled around a bamboo trunk, accompanied by engravings of its Chinese character, the translation “SNAKE,” the year of issuance “2025,” and a discreet “P” mint mark to the left, signifying the Perth Mint.
The obverse features a left-facing bust of King Charles III, designed by Dan Thorne. Surrounding the bust are inscriptions: “CHARLES III” at the top, “AUSTRALIA” at the bottom, with “1/10 oz 9999 Au” and “15 DOLLARS” referencing the coin’s weight, purity, metal content, and face value.
The Year of the Snake 2025 marks the return of the Year of the Snake in the Chinese Zodiac, following its last appearance in 2013, 2001, and 1989. Those born under the Snake sign are believed to possess traits such as mystery, wisdom, and compassion. The Snake, as the sixth sign in the zodiac, is considered the most intuitive and is expected to usher in a year filled with romance and excitement.
What is The Perth Mint known for?
They are known as Australia’s largest precious metals distributor, providing high-quality gold, silver, and platinum products worldwide. They are also one of the oldest Mints in the Precious Metal industry, having been founded in 1899. Some of their most popular pieces are the proof quality Australian Nugget gold coins, Australian Platinum Koala coins, Australian Silver Kookaburra coins, Swan series coins and bullion. They are also known for manufacturing and marketing Australia’s legal tender precious metal coins. Moreover, their incredible and breathtaking coin designs are loved worldwide.
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