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With an intricate design, impeccable purity, and quality precision, the 2025 2 oz Perth Lunar Year of the Snake Gold Coin is also an ideal investment-grade coin with great collectible value..
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The 2025 2 oz Perth Mint Lunar Year of the Snake Gold Coin marks the sixth release in the Australian Lunar Series III, one of the longest-running and most recognized lunar bullion programs in the world.
Struck from 2 troy ounces of .9999 fine gold and issued as Australian legal tender, the coin celebrates the Snake, the sixth animal in the Chinese zodiac. The 2025 release is especially significant because it falls in the Year of the Wood Snake, a combination that occurs only once every sixty years. The previous Wood Snake year was 1965, and the next will not arrive until 2085.
Produced by The Perth Mint, this release combines investment-grade gold content with a design rooted in Chinese zodiac tradition, backed by the security and recognition of a sovereign mint.
The Australian Lunar Series began in 1996, making it the original modern lunar-themed bullion coin program. Series I ran from 1996 through 2007, followed by Series II from 2008 through 2019. Series III launched in 2020 and continues through 2031, completing another full cycle of the twelve zodiac animals.
What has kept the series popular for nearly three decades is a straightforward formula: annually changing designs, limited mintages, high precious-metal purity, and strong collector demand. While the program first gained traction in Asia, interest quickly spread to Europe, North America, and other international markets. Today, Lunar Series coins remain among The Perth Mint's most sought-after annual releases.
According to Chinese legend, the order of the zodiac animals was determined by a race organized by the Jade Emperor. The Snake, unable to match the speed of larger animals, relied on strategy rather than strength. As the story goes, it concealed itself on the Horse during much of the race and revealed itself only near the finish line. Startled by the Snake's sudden appearance, the Horse hesitated, allowing the Snake to cross first and claim sixth place in the zodiac cycle.
People born during Snake years, including 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, and 1977, are traditionally associated with wisdom, determination, intuition, and thoughtful decision-making.
Chinese astrology combines twelve zodiac animals with five natural elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water, to create a sixty-year cycle. The Wood Snake pairing is relatively uncommon, appearing only once every six decades. In traditional symbolism, Wood is associated with growth, creativity, and renewal, while the Snake represents intelligence, patience, and adaptability. For collectors, this gives the 2025 release additional significance beyond its place in the annual Lunar Series.
The obverse features the official effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, created by Dan Thorne. Inscriptions include the coin's weight, purity, and monetary denomination, confirming its status as Australian legal tender. The portrait is consistent across Perth Mint bullion programs released during the reign of King Charles III.
The reverse depicts a snake coiled among hanging bamboo stems, creating a calm and natural composition.
Established in 1899, The Perth Mint is owned by the Government of Western Australia and remains one of the world's most respected producers of bullion and collector coins. Its flagship programs include the Australian Kangaroo, Kookaburra, Koala, and Lunar Series collections. All Perth Mint bullion coins are issued as Australian legal tender and are recognized globally for their quality, purity, and craftsmanship.
The 2025 2 oz Perth Mint Lunar Year of the Snake Gold Coin marks the sixth release in the Australian Lunar Series III, one of the longest-running and most recognized lunar bullion programs in the world.
Struck from 2 troy ounces of .9999 fine gold and issued as Australian legal tender, the coin celebrates the Snake, the sixth animal in the Chinese zodiac. The 2025 release is especially significant because it falls in the Year of the Wood Snake, a combination that occurs only once every sixty years. The previous Wood Snake year was 1965, and the next will not arrive until 2085.
Produced by The Perth Mint, this release combines investment-grade gold content with a design rooted in Chinese zodiac tradition, backed by the security and recognition of a sovereign mint.
The Australian Lunar Series began in 1996, making it the original modern lunar-themed bullion coin program. Series I ran from 1996 through 2007, followed by Series II from 2008 through 2019. Series III launched in 2020 and continues through 2031, completing another full cycle of the twelve zodiac animals.
What has kept the series popular for nearly three decades is a straightforward formula: annually changing designs, limited mintages, high precious-metal purity, and strong collector demand. While the program first gained traction in Asia, interest quickly spread to Europe, North America, and other international markets. Today, Lunar Series coins remain among The Perth Mint's most sought-after annual releases.
According to Chinese legend, the order of the zodiac animals was determined by a race organized by the Jade Emperor. The Snake, unable to match the speed of larger animals, relied on strategy rather than strength. As the story goes, it concealed itself on the Horse during much of the race and revealed itself only near the finish line. Startled by the Snake's sudden appearance, the Horse hesitated, allowing the Snake to cross first and claim sixth place in the zodiac cycle.
People born during Snake years, including 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, and 1977, are traditionally associated with wisdom, determination, intuition, and thoughtful decision-making.
Chinese astrology combines twelve zodiac animals with five natural elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water, to create a sixty-year cycle. The Wood Snake pairing is relatively uncommon, appearing only once every six decades. In traditional symbolism, Wood is associated with growth, creativity, and renewal, while the Snake represents intelligence, patience, and adaptability. For collectors, this gives the 2025 release additional significance beyond its place in the annual Lunar Series.
The obverse features the official effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, created by Dan Thorne. Inscriptions include the coin's weight, purity, and monetary denomination, confirming its status as Australian legal tender. The portrait is consistent across Perth Mint bullion programs released during the reign of King Charles III.
The reverse depicts a snake coiled among hanging bamboo stems, creating a calm and natural composition.
Established in 1899, The Perth Mint is owned by the Government of Western Australia and remains one of the world's most respected producers of bullion and collector coins. Its flagship programs include the Australian Kangaroo, Kookaburra, Koala, and Lunar Series collections. All Perth Mint bullion coins are issued as Australian legal tender and are recognized globally for their quality, purity, and craftsmanship.
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