1/2 oz Gold Lunar III Snake 2025
- Perth Mint: Minting tradition since 1899
- Highest Purity: 999.9/1,000 fineness
- Artistic Design: Symbol of wisdom
- Perth MintOne of the world's oldest and most renowned mints
- Highest PurityNearly pure precious metal, Brilliant Uncirculated in coin capsule
- Artistic DesignFinely detailed with the Chinese character
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Lunar III, Year of the Snake 2025
A snake,curled among bamboo.
Image of the animal side: a snake, curled around bamboo stems, on the right the character 蛇 and SNAKE 2025, on the left a P
The animal of the year
A design by Sean Rogers
The line above follows the description of The Perth Mint.
The year’s silver coin bears a different image, also by Sean Rogers: a snake on the ground beneath hanging leaves.
In Chinese culture, bamboo is synonymous with virtue and integrity, writes The Perth Mint.
The character 蛇
On the right of the field is the Chinese character for snake, below it SNAKE 2025, on the left the P of The Perth Mint.
The Year of the Snake began on 29 January 2025.
The snake’s head
The character 蛇
Name and year
The series
One animal a year since 1996
In 1996 The Perth Mint became the first mint to release an Australian lunar programme, as it states. Each series follows the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac: Lunar I from 1996 to 2007, Lunar II from 2008 to 2019, Lunar III from 2020 to 2031.
Each year one animal is added, and the snake, the horse and the goat each have separate designs for gold and silver. The snake is the sixth animal of Lunar III, the horse the seventh, the goat the eighth.
The snake of 2025 is the first animal of Lunar III whose bullion coins show King Charles III, in the portrait by Dan Thorne. For the dragon of 2024 it was still Elizabeth II.
Snake2025
Horse2026
Goat2027
The mint
The P of Perth
The Perth Mint was founded in a gold rush. In 1892 a find near Coolgardie set off Australia’s second great gold rush of the 19th century. Premier Sir John Forrest did not want the gold to leave Western Australia for processing and secured a branch of the Royal Mint in Perth.
On 20 June 1899 the first gold was processed and struck there, and The Perth Mint has operated continuously on the same site in East Perth ever since. The sovereigns from Perth carried a small P above the date.
The designs of the snake, the horse and the goat also bear a P, as The Perth Mint’s mintmark. Today it is owned by the State of Western Australia.
The finish
The bullion coin in gold
The gold bullion coin comes in sizes from 1/20 ounce up to 10 ounces, each with the same design. It is legal tender in Australia.
1/4ounce
1/2ounce
1ounce
2ounces
10ounces
At a glance
- Issuer
- The Perth Mint
- Face value
- 50 Australian dollars
- Minimum weight
- 15.553 g
- Fine weight
- 1/2 ounce fine gold
- Fineness
- 99.99%
- Maximum diameter
- 25.60 mm
- Year
- 2025
All details according to The Perth Mint, the face value as it appears on the coin.
Struck in Perth since 1899.
Lunar III, Year of the Snake 2025.
1/2 oz Gold Lunar III Snake 2025 – A Masterpiece from the Perth Mint
- Investment objective: Bullion coin with inflation hedge and wealth preservation, as well as 1/4 ounce and small Crisis Protection Box.
- Design: The fascinating depiction of a snake, accompanied by the Chinese symbol and the inscription "Snake 2025".
- Material / Fineness: 999.9/1,000 pure gold.
- Manufacturer: The coin is produced by the renowned mint Perth Mint.
- Country of origin: Australia
The 1/2 oz Gold Lunar III Snake 2025 is a true masterpiece of coin minting and an indispensable piece for every discerning collector and investor. This exquisite coin, struck by the globally recognised Perth Mint, combines artistic beauty with the highest purity and quality.
Unique Design: The Snake of the Lunar Calendar
The obverse of the coin features an impressive depiction of a snake, crafted with artistic attention to detail. The Chinese symbol for snake and the inscription "Snake 2025" complement the design and lend the coin a special cultural significance. The snake, a symbol of wisdom and transformation, makes this coin a highly sought-after collector's item.
Highest Purity and Quality
This coin is made of 999.9/1,000 pure gold and has a fine weight of 15.55 grams, which corresponds exactly to half a troy ounce. With a diameter of 25.60 mm and a face value of 50 AUD, it is not only a valuable investment product but also an impressive work of art.
Perth Mint – A Guarantee of Excellence
The Perth Mint, one of the oldest and most renowned mints in the world, is distinguished by its exceptional craftsmanship and quality. Since its founding in 1899, the Perth Mint has produced countless first-class coins that are highly valued by collectors and investors worldwide.
A Valuable Investment Product
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A Must for Every Collector and Investor
This coin is an indispensable piece for anyone looking to expand their collection or diversify their wealth. The combination of artistic value and financial security makes the 1/2 oz Gold Lunar III Snake 2025 an excellent choice for collectors and investors alike.
Inflation Hedge and Crisis Protection
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Conclusion
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