1 oz Gold Lunar III Snake 2025 (Mintage: 1,000 | Proof)
- Artistic design: coiled around bamboo
- Perth Mint: minted in Australia
- Highest purity: 99.99% fine gold
- Artistic designSymbol of wisdom and transformation, fine down to the scale
- Perth MintRenowned worldwide for its masterful craftsmanship
- Highest purityReverse featuring King Charles III, fineness 999.9/1,000
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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
Proof in gold
On the proof coin, the frosted design stands on a mirror-polished field, as The Perth Mint describes it.
It bears the design of the year’s gold coin.
At a glance
- Issuer
- The Perth Mint
- Face value
- 100 Australian dollars
- Minimum weight
- 31.107 g
- Fine weight
- 1 ounce fine gold
- Fineness
- 99.99%
- Maximum diameter
- 32.60 mm
- Year
- 2025
- Issue limit per The Perth Mint
- 1,000 coins
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 oz Gold Lunar III Snake 2025 (Mintage: 1,000 | Proof)
- Strictly limited: Very low mintage of only 1,000 pieces worldwide
- Growth potential: Very high appreciation potential due to strict limitation and high demand
- Rare collector's coin: A rarity and highly sought after among collectors
- Design: Detailed depiction of a snake coiling around bamboo
- Manufacturer: Perth Mint
- Country of origin: Australia
- Mint quality: Highest possible mint quality "Proof" (PP)
The gold coins of the Lunar Series III from Perth Mint are renowned worldwide for their exquisite craftsmanship and limited mintage. The "1 oz Gold Lunar III Snake 2025" is no exception, impressing with an intricately detailed design, high fineness, and an extremely low mintage of only 1,000 pieces.
Unique Snake Design
The design of this rarity features an artistically crafted snake coiling around bamboo. This depiction is not only an aesthetic masterpiece but also symbolises wisdom and transformation, representing the Year of the Snake in the Chinese lunar calendar. The detailed engraving on the obverse makes this coin a true work of art and a highly coveted collector's piece.
Excellent Mint Quality
The coin was produced in the highest mint quality "Proof" (PP), making it particularly lustrous and rich in detail. This quality highlights the fine details of the snake design and the bamboo background, giving the coin an unparalleled brilliance.
Exclusivity and Appreciation Potential
With a strict limitation of only 1,000 pieces worldwide, this coin is an extraordinary collector's coin. Such limited mintages are extremely sought after among collectors and offer high appreciation potential. The combination of a rare design, the highest mint quality, and a very low mintage makes this coin a perfect addition to any collection and a worthwhile investment.
Technical Specifications and Details
- Material / Fineness: 99.99% pure gold
- Fine weight: 31.10 g (1 oz)
- Diameter: 32.60 mm
- Face value: 100 AUD
- Year of issue: 2025
- Packaging: Elegant case
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: Australia
- Manufacturer: Perth Mint
Reverse of the Coin
The reverse of the coin features the effigy of King Charles III, the face value of 100 AUD, the fineness of 999.9/1,000, and the weight of 1 ounce. These details underscore the authenticity and high value of the coin.
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Gold has been a stable and proven store of value for over 6,000 years. It has never reached a value of zero and offers protection against loss of purchasing power. Profits from the sale of gold are generally tax-free if the holding period is at least one year. In addition, gold is tradeable worldwide and can be used as a means of exchange, making it a secure investment. Gold has a low correlation to other asset classes such as equities and bonds, which contributes to portfolio diversification.
Perfect Choice for Collectors and Investors
The "1 oz Gold Lunar III Snake 2025" not only offers high appreciation potential, but is also a fascinating piece for any collector. The limitation to only 1,000 pieces and the exquisite mint quality make this coin an excellent choice for all those wishing to expand their collection or invest in a value-retaining asset.
Conclusion
This coin is more than just an investment product; it is a work of art, a rarity, and a symbol of enduring value. The combination of the beautiful snake design, the highest mint quality "Proof", and the very low mintage of only 1,000 pieces makes the "1 oz Gold Lunar III Snake 2025" an indispensable treasure for every collector and investor.
Experience the fascination and value of this extraordinary Gold Lunar coin and secure a piece of history and value stability for your collection or portfolio.
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