1 OUNCE PLATINUM AUSTRALIAN LUNAR YEAR OF THE SNAKE 2025

General Overview
•Introduced in 2020 with the Lunar Series III, platinum coins became a new and exciting addition to the Perth Mint’s long-running Lunar Series (established 1996).
•The 2025 1 oz Australian Platinum Lunar Snake Coin is the 6th release in the Lunar Series III Platinum lineup.

Coin Highlights
•6th coin in the Lunar Series III Platinum collection
•Limited mintage of just 5,000 coins
•Contains 1 Troy oz of .9995 pure platinum
•Face value of $100 AUD, backed by the Australian government
•Ships individually in protective plastic capsules
•No rolls or monster boxes offered due to the low mintage cap

Cultural Significance
•The Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac represents wisdom, introspection, and transformation
•2025 marks a Wood Snake year, highlighting growth, renewal, and innovation
•The Lunar Series celebrates zodiac signs through artistic design and fine craftsmanship

Design Details
Obverse:
•First-ever depiction of King Charles III on a platinum Lunar Series coin.
•Shows His Majesty in left-profile relief, without a crown.
•Designed by Dan Thorne in 2024 for the Perth Mint.
Reverse:
•Designed by Sean Rogers.
•Features a snake coiled around bamboo branches, with overhanging foliage.
Micro-engraved security mark included to deter counterfeiting.
•This reverse design is shared with the gold version of the 2025 Lunar Snake.

Specifications
•Year: 2025
•Mint Mark: P - Perth Mint
•Purity: .9995
•Manufacturer: Perth Mint
•Thickness: 2.90 mm
•Diameter: 32.90 mm
•Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated
•Face Value: $100 AUD
•Issuing Country: Australia
•Obverse Designer: Dan Thorne
•Reverse Designer: Sean Rogers
•Edge Design: Reeded
•Series: Lunar Series III
•CoA (Certificate of Authenticity): No
•Mintage: 5,000
•Packaging Type: Plastic Capsule
•Metal Weight: 1 Troy Ounce