2025 Australia 1/2 oz Silver Lunar Snake BU (Colorized, SIII)

0.5000 troy oz .9999 2025 Brilliant Unc

The Year of the Snake comes alive in the sixth chapter of the celebrated Lunar Series III. Struck by the Perth Mint, this Australian legal tender coin contains one half ounce of extraordinarily pure 0.9999 fine silver. The release is limited to a maximum mintage of 50,000 pieces, making it a distinctive modern treasure for those exploring global coinage. On the reverse, a vividly colorized snake is depicted coiling around stalks of Chinese bamboo. This striking artistry is accompanied by the Chinese character for snake, the English inscription "SNAKE 2025", and the traditional "P" mint mark representing the Perth Mint. The splash of color brings a unique visual depth to the traditional lunar calendar theme. The obverse of the coin marks a contemporary transition, displaying the Dan Thorne effigy of King Charles III. Surrounding the royal portrait, the inscriptions detail the sovereign authority of Australia, the 50 Cents face value, the 2025 year date, and the specific weight and purity of the silver content.

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Specifications

Country	Australia
Year	2025
Mint mark	P - Perth
Grade	Brilliant Unc
Legal-tender face value	50 Cents
Metal	Silver
Weight	0.5000 troy oz
Purity	.9999
Diameter	32.6 mm
Thickness	2.90 mm

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