1 oz Gold Bars. Proof & Mint Sets. 2025 Australia 5 oz Silver Lunar Snake Proof (HR, w/Box & COA). Photos in this listing may or may not be stock photos. The photos are meant to be an indication of the product you will receive. A landmark coin series of the highest regard, the Perth Lunars package beautiful designs, limited mintages and universal appeal all in one program. Contains 5 oz of. 9999 fine silver in a beautiful proof finish. Limited mintage of only 388 coins. Each coin is presented in a classic display case with a clear lid decorated with a silver geometric design. The case is packaged in a beautifully illustrated shipper box portraying the story of how the snake became the sixth animal of the zodiac and is accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity. Obverse: Portrays the Dan Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, face value, silver weight and purity. Reverse: Portrays a design of a snake coiled on the ground beneath hanging leaves. Also included in the design is the Chinese character for snake, the inscription SNAKE 2025 and The Perth Mint’s P mint mark. Sovereign coin backed by the Australian government. This Year of the Snake proof coin would make a great addition to any lunar collection. Add this spectacular 2025 5 oz Silver Year of the Snake coin to your cart today! Struck by the historic Perth Mint from. 9999 fine silver, each coin’s Australian legal tender status guarantees its weight and purity. About this release and The Perth Mint’s Lunar Series III. Lunar Year of the Snake Perth. Mint’s Australian Lunar Series III collection continues the rich tradition of minting spectacular bullion coins by portraying animal themes from the Chinese lunar calendar. The reverse design changes each year based on the Chinese lunar calendar, and the 2025 reverse celebrates the Year of the snake. Those born under the sign of the Chinese lunar dragon in 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977 and every 12. Preceding year are said to be intelligent, successful and cunning. Lunar Series Known for their quality and collectibility, The Perth Mint Lunar Series is a cornerstone of many precious metals portfolios, and is produced in silver. As the original lunar bullion series, these coins (beginning with the Series I launch in 1996) have become some of the most widely collected around the globe, as demand originated in Asia but spread to Europe and America as investors became exposed to the design and quality. In addition to the annual design change, many investors love that the coins’ select mintage limits create the potential for even greater investment return in the form of a numismatic premium appreciation. This series is so popular, the 1 oz Gold and Silver Lunars are now instant sell-outs every year! The Perth Lunar Series I concluded in 2010, and Series II concluded in 2019. As each 1 oz silver bullion coin in Series III has been limited to 300,000 coins worldwide, the prolonged popularity is ensured by the high level of collectibility as well as the stellar designs from the reputable Perth Mint. Year of the Mouse. Year of the Ox. Year of the Tiger. Year of the Rabbit. Year of the Dragon. Year of the Snake. Year of the Horse. Year of the Goat. Year of the Monkey. Year of the Rooster. Year of the Dog. Year of the Pig. This is not a photo of the actual item.