2025 Australian Lunar Series III Year of the Snake 2oz Silver Antiqued Coin
Highlighting the sixth animal in the Chinese lunar calendar, this 2oz silver antiqued coin is a beautiful tribute to the lunar snake and represents the very best in minting excellence and design.
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.
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. This stunning piece has an antiqued surface, a coin treatment that tones the natural lustre of silver to convey the look of an aged artefact. As this coin has been ‘antiqued’ by hand, the appearance of each coin in the limited mintage may vary.
TECHNICAL NOTE
The coin has been individually ‘antiqued’ to give it a unique finish conveying the surface abrasions of an ancient artefact. As a result of this treatment the appearance of each coin may vary.
PRESENTATION
The coin is housed in a classic display case with a clear lid decorated with a silver geometric design. The case is packaged in a beautifully illustrated shipper portraying the story of how the Snake became an animal of the Chinese lunar calendar and is accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Silver Content (Troy oz): 2
- Monetary Denomination (AUD): 2
- Fineness (% purity): 99.99
- Minimum Gross Weight (g): 62.213
- Maximum Diameter (mm): 40.69
- Maximum Thickness (mm): 5.86
- Maximum Mintage: 1,888
- Designer: Sean Rogers
**Shipping from end of January**