2025 $1 Year of the Snake Uncirculated Two Coin Set – AlBr
To celebrate the Lunar Year of the Snake, the Royal Australian Mint has released this 2025 $1 Uncirculated Two-Coin Set featuring the creative and serene Snake and the Lunar calendar wheel. The set is designed to appeal to collectors or those seeking an auspicious and traditional gift for Lunar New Year.
The Snake is the sixth of the twelve signs in the Chinese Zodiac. According to legend, twelve animals participated in a race across a river to allow the Jade Emperor to establish the order of the signs of the Chinese Horoscope.
After the Dragon had taken fifth place the Horse looked to be next in line, but suddenly the Snake appeared at the Horse’s hooves causing it to jump back in surprise, allowing the Snake to cross the line in sixth place.
People born in the Year of the Snake are said to be creative and wise. Famous Snakes include musicians Taylor Swift and Neil Diamond, actor Daniel Radcliffe, Australian performer Emma Watkins and cricketing brothers Steve and Mark Waugh.
Struck by Royal Australian Mint, these coins are issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965 and have a mintage of 30,000.
DESIGN
The first coins reverse depicts the serene and intelligent Snake amongst virtuous bamboo as well as the inscriptions “YEAR OF THE SNAKE” and the Chinese character for snkae. The second coins reverse depicts the lunar calendar wheel, rotated so that this year the snake takes the pride of place.
The obverse of each coin features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III sculpted by Daniel Thorne as well as the monetary denomination and 2025 year-date.
PRESENTATION
These coins are packaged in an auspicious red and gold card and sleeve.
Technical Specifications (each coin)
| Year Date | 2025 |
| Denomination (AUD) | 1.00 |
| Metal Content | AlBr |
| Mass (g) | 9.00 |
| Diameter (mm) | 25.00 |
| Finish | Uncirculated |
| Maximum Mintage | 30,000 |
| Obverse Designer | D. Thorne |
| Reverse Designer | B. Scott |
| Packaging | Encapsulated coins in card |
ABOUT ROYAL AUSTRALIAN MINT
Anonymous (verified owner) –
I give 5 stars for Swan Bullion for supplying these, but I’m rather disappointed with the Royal Australian Mint changing the packaging every year 🙁 Being a collector, I would wish for consistency for each release in the series.