The Year of the Snake is one of twelve animals in the ancient Chinese zodiac, a system that’s been used for thousands of years to reflect cultural values and traditional beliefs. In 2025, the Perth Mint continues its popular Lunar Series III with a special release celebrating the Snake. Right now, BullionMax has the 2025 1/10 oz Colorized Australian Gold Lunar Snake Coins available for purchase.

Coin Highlights:

• Arrives in a protective plastic capsule!
• 6th release in the Lunar Series III program!
• Colorized snake design!
• Limited mintage of only 20,000 coins!
• Contains 1/10 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold in BU condition.
• Bears a face value of $15 (AUD) backed by the federal government.
• Obverse features King Charles III.
• Reverse shows a snake wrapped around bamboo branches.
• Design by Sean Rogers.

Each 2025 1/10 oz Colorized Australian Gold Lunar Snake Coin is packaged in a plastic capsule for protection. These coins are in Brilliant Uncirculated condition and feature selective color on the reverse. The snake is colorized in soft shades of blue, green, and white, adding visual contrast to the gold background.

The Chinese zodiac has its roots in the Han Dynasty, a period that placed strong value on nature, timekeeping, and symbolism. As the sixth sign in the cycle, the Snake is associated with traits like intuition, wisdom, and quiet observation. These ideas helped shape how the Snake is viewed in East Asian culture even today.

On the obverse of the 2025 Colorized Australian Gold Lunar Snake Coin, you’ll find a portrait of King Charles III. Created by Dan Thorne, this design shows the King in left-profile, without a crown, as part of the Perth Mint’s updated royal effigy.

The reverse shows a snake wrapped around bamboo stalks. The design was created by Sean Rogers and ties into the deeper symbolism of the Snake in Chinese tradition. Known for its quiet movement and adaptability, the Snake is seen as a creature of intelligence and transformation—fitting qualities for this zodiac animal.

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