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Australia Lunar Year of the Snake 2025 $1 Gilded 1oz Silver Brilliant Uncirculated Coin

$130.00 AUD
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  • A unique, official Australian tribute to the Year of the Snake.
  • First lunar design to bear the effigy of HM King Charles III.
  • Struck to immaculate Proof quality from 1oz of 99.99% pure silver, with 24-carat golden gilding.
  • Exclusive! Limited edition restricted to a mere 25,000 coins.
  • Official Australian legal tender – measures 40.90mm.
  • Presented within an attractive, official Perth Mint case.
  • Complete with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Highlighting the sixth animal in the Chinese lunar calendar, this gilded coin is a remarkable tribute to the lunar snake and represents the very best in minting excellence and design.

According to Chinese tradition, the emperor ordered a great race between all the animals on Earth to determine who should occupy 12 positions in the lunar calendar. To complete the course, each animal had to cross a fastflowing river. In pursuit of the fifth placed dragon, the horse was unnerved by the sight of a snake wrapped around its hoof. As it reared in fright, the snake uncoiled itself and slithered over the line to claim sixth place.

Those born under the sign of the Chinese Lunar Snake in 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989 and every 12th preceding year are said to be wise, intelligent, independent, and charming. Being passionate and articulate, they are also thought to make great leaders.

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Downies Collectables

Australia Lunar Year of the Snake 2025 $1 Gilded 1oz Silver Brilliant Uncirculated Coin

$130.00 AUD

Highlighting the sixth animal in the Chinese lunar calendar, this gilded coin is a remarkable tribute to the lunar snake and represents the very best in minting excellence and design.

According to Chinese tradition, the emperor ordered a great race between all the animals on Earth to determine who should occupy 12 positions in the lunar calendar. To complete the course, each animal had to cross a fastflowing river. In pursuit of the fifth placed dragon, the horse was unnerved by the sight of a snake wrapped around its hoof. As it reared in fright, the snake uncoiled itself and slithered over the line to claim sixth place.

Those born under the sign of the Chinese Lunar Snake in 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989 and every 12th preceding year are said to be wise, intelligent, independent, and charming. Being passionate and articulate, they are also thought to make great leaders.

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