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Founded in 1896 as a branch to the British Royal Mint, The Perth Mint today is one of the largest minting plants globally, owned by the Western Australian government. Manufacturer of the iconic ‘Kangaroo’ gold and silver investment coins, Perth Mint also produce a popular lunar series and a range of sought-after collector coins.
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Meticulously crafted from 99.99% pure gold, this coin from The Australian Lunar Series III – 2025 Year of the Snake celebrates the sixth animal of the lunar zodiac.
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The Perth Mint's 2025 Year of the Snake 5 oz silver coin features a detailed coiled snake amidst bamboo leaves on the reverse, along with the Chinese character for snake and the inscription "SNAKE 2025". The obverse displays the effigy of King Charles III, designed by Dan Thorne, along with the coin's weight, purity, and denomination. This coin is part of the Perth Mint's Lunar Series III and is struck from 99.99% pure silver.
Design: A coiled snake on the reverse, surrounded by bamboo leaves, with the Chinese character for snake and the inscription "SNAKE 2025".
Obverse: Features the effigy of King Charles III, designed by Dan Thorne.
Security: Includes a micro-engraved letter for added security.
Packaging: Comes in a protective acrylic capsule.
Legal Tender: Has a face value of $8 AUD.
Mintage: Unlimited, but production will cease at the end of 2025.
Series: Part of the Perth Mint's Australian Lunar Series III.

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5 Troy Ounce l 155.517 grams
99.99% Fine Silver
Coin
The Perth Mint
61.00 mm
2025
8 AUD
Newly Minted
Unlimited
Bullion Finish
The Perth Mint - Australia
The Perth Mint
5OZ-XAG-PER-SNK-2025
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