Silver Half Ounce 2025 Year of the Snake - Baby Snake, Coin from Tuvalu - detailed information

The Tuvaluan Dollar is the currency of Tuvalu - a small nation in the Pacific Ocean. Tuvalu has never had banknotes of its own, and has been issuing coins since 1976; these circulate together with coins of the Australian Dollar, which is also legal tender in the country, and to which the Tuvaluan Dollar is pegged.

The Australian Perth Mint issues a large variety of non-circulating legal tender coins under the authority of Tuvalu. Some of these are in the half ounce silver format (abbreviated as 1/2 oz). Strictly speaking, they are not bullion as they are priced at a premium and are targeted at collectors who appreciate them for their artistic merit and collectable value and not just for their precious metal content.

This coin is part of the Chinese Astrological Series 2025 Year of the Snake by the Perth Mint, and features a Baby Snake.

The mint says about it:
The ancient lunar zodiac comprises 12 animal signs, each said to bestow desirable characteristics on those born under its influence. According to tradition, snake babies will likely be blessed with intelligence, independence, and charm.

Irresistibly cute, the Baby Snake 1/2oz Silver Proof Coloured Coin is a wonderful gift idea for proud parents, family or friends welcoming an infant born under the lunar zodiac sign of the snake (29 January 2025 to 16 February 2026).