2025 AUS 1 oz Silver Lunar Snake BU SIII (MD® Premier+PCGS)

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The year 2025 marks a new chapter in the Perth Mint's highly anticipated Lunar Series III, celebrating the Year of the Snake. This brilliant uncirculated coin is struck from one troy ounce of exceptionally pure 0.9999 fine silver, representing the sixth animal design in this celebrated twelve year cycle. Backed as official sovereign currency by the Australian government, the issue is limited to a maximum mintage of 300,000 pieces. On the reverse, a coiled snake rests beneath hanging leaves, capturing the quiet elegance of the lunar serpent. The design is accompanied by the Chinese character representing the snake, the inscription 'SNAKE 2025', and the historic 'P' mint mark of the Perth Mint. These elements combine to create a striking visual narrative that honors ancient cultural traditions. The obverse features the contemporary effigy of King Charles III, designed by Dan Thorne. Surrounding the royal portrait are inscriptions detailing the coin's weight, its high silver purity, and its official face value of 1 Dollar, completing a harmonious blend of modern portraiture and traditional lunar artistry.