2025 Year of the Snake 1oz .999 Silver Proof Domed Coin

Celebrating the Year of the Snake, the Royal Australian Mint has released this 2025 $5 1oz Fine Silver Proof Domed Coin. Lunar New Year is celebrated throughout the world, with coins considered traditional gifts. Featuring the serene and creative Snake on the reverse and the Lunar calendar wheel on the obverse, this coin is an auspicious gift or collectible.

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.

Each coin is struck by the Royal Australian Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver and is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965 with a mintage of 7,500.

DESIGN

The reverse depicts the serene Snake amongst auspicious bamboo, a symbol of virtue. The reverse also includes the inscriptions “YEAR OF THE SNAKE” and 蛇 – the traditional Chinese character for snake, as well as the coins weight and fineness.

The obverse of each coin bears the Lunar calendar wheel, rotated so that the snake is shown at the top. The obverse also features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III sculpted by Daniel Thorne, as well as the monetary denomination and 2025 year-date.

PRESENTATION

Each coin comes encapsulated inside of a black Royal Australian Mint display case presented in a red Year of the Snake shipper. Each coin comes accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity.

Technical Specifications

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