1 OUNCE GOLD AUSTRALIAN LUNAR YEAR OF THE SNAKE 2025

General Overview
•Part of the Lunar Series III by the Perth Mint, the 2025 1 oz Gold Lunar Snake Coin marks the 6th release in the current 12-year cycle.
•A favorite among collectors and investors, this series offers multiple sizes, with the 1 oz coin being the only weight with a limited mintage.

Coin Highlights
•6th design in the Lunar Series III Gold collection
•Limited mintage of only 30,000 coins
•Contains 1 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold
•Face value of $100 AUD, backed by the Australian government
•Plastic capsules (individual coins)
•Sealed rolls of 20 coins
•Mint-strapped boxes of 100 coins (5 rolls of 20)

Symbolism & Cultural Significance
•2025 marks the Year of the Snake, specifically a Wood Snake year
•In Chinese astrology, the snake symbolizes wisdom, transformation, and intuition
•The wood element adds themes of growth, innovation, and personal development — making 2025 a powerful year for positive change

Design Details
Obverse:
•Features the first-ever portrait of King Charles III on the Lunar Series.
•Shows His Majesty in left-profile relief, without a crown.
•Design by Dan Thorne for the Perth Mint.
Reverse:
•Designed by Sean Rogers.
•Features a snake coiled around several bamboo shoots, with foliage arching overhead.
•Includes a micro-engraved security mark for anti-counterfeiting.

Specifications
•Year: 2025
•Mint Mark: P - Perth Mint
•Purity: .9999
•Manufacturer: Perth Mint
•Thickness: 2.95 mm
•Diameter: 32.6 mm
•Inner Pack: 20
•Outer Pack: 100
•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
•Packaging Type: Plastic Capsule
•Metal Weight: 1 Troy Ounce