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The Year of the Snake emerged from ancient Chinese astrological traditions that date back thousands of years, forming an integral part of the intricate twelve-year zodiac cycle that has profound cultural significance in Chinese and many East Asian societies. Perth Mint is known for its famous Lunar Series collections, with the 2025 Year of the Snake falling in its Lunar Series III program. Right now, 2025 1/10 oz Colorized Australian Gold Lunar Snake Coins are available at Bullion Metals.

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.

Arrives in a protective plastic capsule!

6th release in the Lunar Series III program!

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.

Each of the 2025 1/10 oz Colorized Australian Gold Lunar Snake Coins offered here comes with protective plastic capsules. The coins are in Brilliant Uncirculated condition and feature selective colorization on the reverse. The body of the snake on the reverse side has been colorized with shades of blue, green, and white.

This zodiac system originated during the Han Dynasty (202 BCE – 220 CE), drawing inspiration from astronomical observations, agricultural cycles, and complex philosophical concepts that sought to understand the rhythms of nature and human existence. The Snake was carefully positioned as the sixth animal in the zodiac sequence, symbolizing wisdom, intuition, and mysterious depth, reflecting the cultural reverence for this creature’s perceived intelligence and enigmatic nature.

For the obverse of 2025 Colorized Australian Gold Lunar Snakes, the field features a portrait of King Charles III. Designed for the Perth Mint by Dan Thorne, this left-profile relief depicts His Majesty without a crown.

In the reverse field of 2025 1/10 oz Colorized Gold Lunar Snake Coins, the mint offers a depiction of a snake coiled around bamboo shoots. Chinese mythology often portrays the Snake as a creature of profound wisdom, elegance, and strategic thinking. The animal’s inclusion in the zodiac was not arbitrary but reflected careful observations of its characteristics: the ability to move silently, shed its skin symbolizing transformation, and navigate complex environments with remarkable adaptability.