Silver Ounce 2025 Year of the Snake, Perth Mint, Coin from Australia - detailed information
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The Australian one ounce silver piece (abbreviated as 1 oz and designated with Ag for "silver") is a bullion and commemorative coin format. Uniquely, in Australia there are two mints authorised to strike legal tender: the Royal Australian Mint (which also makes the country's circulating coinage) and the Perth Mint which only makes collector and bullion coins, as well as other bullion products. The silver Lunar Series series was introduced in 1999 by the Perth Mint (the Royal Australian Mint started a parallel series later) and is dedicated to the Chinese Lunar Calendar and the Chinese Zodiac. Known as Sheng Xiao or Shu Xiang, it features twelve animal signs in this order: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig. Boasting a history of more than 2,000 years, it plays an essential role in Chinese culture. The animals zodiac in a cycle are not only used to represent years in China, but also believed to influence people’s personalities, career, compatibility, marriage, and fortune. This coin is part of Perth Mint's extensive range of coins celebrating the Chinese Lunar Year of the Snake (29 January 2025 - 16 February 2026). It is the sixth release in its Lunar Series III - in other words, the third 12-year cycle of Lunar coins. The mint says about it: The sixth position in the Chinese zodiac, the Snake is a symbol for wisdom, charm and independence. Those lucky enough to be born under this sign are believed to be passionate, articulate and intelligent - making great leaders. Year of the Snake throughout time: 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025. Lucky for those born in the Year of the Snake: numbers 2, 8, 9; colours black, red, yellow; plants: orchid, cactus. | ||||||
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| Variety | Gilded | |
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| Mintage | Issued: unknown. Mintage limit: 25,000 | |
| Details | Brilliant Uncirculated coin with selective gold plating. Accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity, the coin is presented in a classic display case with a geometric design on its transparent lid. The case comes in an illustrated shipper featuring a snake. When arrayed with other shippers from the series, the resulting diorama depicts the legend of The Great Race, in which 12 animals successfully compete for a position in the lunar zodiac. Perth Mint SKU: 3S2506DCAA. Release date: 19 November 2024. Release price: AU$ 130.00 (also available in capsule only, priced AU$ 125.00). | |
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Australian Lunar Series III 2025 Year of the Snake 1oz Silver Trio, mintage 1,500
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| Variety | Proof | |
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| Mintage | Issued: unknown. Mintage limit: 7,500 | |
| Details | Accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, the set is presented in a classic display case with a geometric design on its transparent lid. The case comes in an illustrated shipper featuring a snake. When arrayed with other shippers from the series, the resulting diorama depicts all 12 animals that successfully completed The Great Race. Perth Mint SKU: 3S2516DAAA. Release date: 10 September 2024. Release price: AU$ 145.00. | |
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Australian Lunar Series III 2025 Year of the Snake Silver Proof Three-Coin Set, mintage 1,000
3 coins: Silver Two Ounces ($2), Silver Ounce ($1), Silver Half Ounce (50 cents) Australian Lunar Series III 2025 Year of the Snake 1oz Silver Trio, mintage 1,500 | |
| Variety | Coloured Proof | |
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| Mintage | Issued: unknown. Mintage limit: 7,500 | |
| Details | Accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity, the coin is housed in a classic display case with a clear lid, and an illustrated shipper featuring a snake. When arrayed with other shippers from the series, the resulting diorama depicts the legend of The Great Race, in which 12 animals successfully compete for a position in the lunar zodiac. Perth Mint SKU: 3S2516DDAA. Release date: November 2024. Release price: AU$ 150.00. | |
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Australian Lunar Series III 2025 Year of the Snake 1oz Silver Trio, mintage 1,500
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| Country | Australia |
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| Currency | Australian Dollar |
| Coin Type | Silver Ounce (1 oz), Lunar Series |
| Issued | 2025 |
| Monarch | King Charles III |
| Effigy | King Charles III - Portrait by Dan Thorne |
| Face Value | 1 (x Dollar) |
| Mintage | unknown |
| Current | Yes |
| Material | 0.9999 Silver |
| Designer | Sean Rogers |
| Technology | Milled (machine-made) |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal Alignment (Axis 0) |
| Size | 40.9000 mm |
| Thickness | 3.500 mm |
| Mass | 31.1070 g |
| OCC ID | GAVP-EXAC-JBJP-OMDY |
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Australian Lunar Series III - Year of the Snake - 2025 1 Oz Silver - Uncirculated
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Australian Lunar Series III - Year of the Snake - 2025 1 Oz Silver - Uncirculated
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Australian Lunar Series III 2025 Year of the Snake 1oz Silver Proof Coin
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Australian Lunar Series III 2025 Year of the Snake 1oz Silver Proof Coin
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Australian Lunar Series III 2025 Year of the Snake 1oz Silver Proof Coloured Coin
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Australian Lunar Series III 2025 Year of the Snake 1oz Silver Gilded Coin
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