3 x 1 oz Silver Set Lunar III Snake 2025 (Mintage: 1,500 | Proof)
- Three Variants: Turquoise, gold, silver
- Perth Mint: renowned mint
- Elegant Design: Scales, willow branches
- Three VariantsClassic, in vivid turquoise and partly gilded
- Perth MintMinted in Australia from fine silver 999.9/1000
- Elegant DesignSymbol of wisdom with finely struck scales
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Lunar III, Year of the Snake 2025
A snake,curled beneath hanging leaves.
Image of the animal side: a snake, curled on the ground beneath hanging leaves, at the top 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 gold coin bears a different image, also by Sean Rogers: a snake among bamboo stems.
The character 蛇
At the top centre are the Chinese character for snake and 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
Three coins in one case
The set brings together three coins with the year’s silver design in a single case.
The three coins of 1 ounce each show the design in three ways: coloured, gilded and plain.
At a glance
- Issuer
- The Perth Mint
- Face values
- 1 Australian dollar each
- Contents
- 3 × 1 ounce fine silver
- Fineness
- 99.99%
- 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.
Exclusive 3-Coin Set Lunar III Snake 2025 - An Extraordinary Rarity for Collectors
- Strictly limited mintage: Only 1,500 sets available worldwide
- Mint quality: Highest quality grade Proof (PP)
- Unique design: Three different versions - classic, coloured and partially gilded
- Material: Purest silver with a fineness of 999.9/1000
- Origin: Minted by the renowned Perth Mint, Australia
- Special feature: Part of the popular Silver Lunar Series III
With this exclusive 3-coin set, the Perth Mint presents an absolute collector's coin of the highest calibre. Each of the three 1-ounce silver coins features the fascinating design of the snake - the sixth zodiac sign in the Chinese calendar - in a different artistic rendition.
Three Unique Variations of a Majestic Design
The set combines three impressive interpretations of the snake motif:
- A classic version in Proof
- A colour-enhanced version in vibrant turquoise
- An elegantly partially gilded version
Symbolism and Cultural Significance
In Chinese culture, the snake symbolises wisdom, intuition and philosophical depth. People born under the sign of the snake are considered particularly cultured and artistically gifted. The highly detailed design depicts a majestically coiled snake, framed by delicate willow leaves - a masterpiece of the minting art.
Investment with Appreciation Potential
With an extremely low mintage of only 1,500 sets worldwide, this collection is predestined for positive performance. The combination of the popular Lunar series, the highest mint quality and the strict limitation makes this set a highly sought-after collector's item.
The coins are presented in an elegant display stand - perfect for the dignified presentation of these extraordinary collector's pieces.
For collectors, this set offers a unique opportunity to acquire three artistically distinct interpretations of the same design at the highest mint quality. The combination of the limited mintage, the culturally significant design and the impeccable craftsmanship makes this collection a must-have for discerning collectors.
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