Lunar III Snake 1/2 oz Silver Coin 2025
Perth Mint
The Perth Mint is one of the world’s most renowned precious metal mints. Founded in 1899 in Perth, Australia, as a branch of the British Royal Mint, it is now owned by the Government of Western Australia. The mint specializes in the production of bullion bars, collector coins, and investment coins made from gold, silver, platinum, and palladium.
The Perth Mint is especially well known for its “Australian Kangaroo,” “Koala,” and “Lunar” coin series.
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🇦🇺 Lunar III Snake 2025 – 1/2 oz Silver Coin – Australia’s Symbol of Renewal in Refined Minting
The Lunar III Snake 2025 – 1/2 oz Silver Coin unites the calm elegance of Eastern symbolism with the refined craftsmanship of the Perth Mint. In Chinese tradition, the snake embodies intuition, renewal, wisdom, and inner clarity – qualities that give the third Lunar series its cultural depth. The generous half-ounce format provides ample space for a design that unfolds its harmony through gentle lines, sculpted relief and a balanced play of light.
The reverse shows the snake in a gracefully curved posture, moving through a natural setting of leaves and branches. The finely engraved scales, the composed body movement and the subtle textures of the background create an image of elegance and balance. In Chinese imagery, the snake is not a threatening creature but a symbol of transformation and focused strength. This understanding shapes the 2025 edition, where the snake appears calm, aware and quietly powerful – a representation of thoughtful decisions and inner steadiness. The inscription “SNAKE 2025” accompanies the motif, while the purity mark “1/2 oz 9999 SILVER” confirms weight and fineness.
The obverse bears the portrait of King Charles III, rendered with calm lines and harmonious proportions, expressing continuity and modern sovereignty. The surrounding inscriptions are purposefully restrained, allowing the portrait to stand out clearly. Together with the dynamic reverse, it forms a balanced composition between tradition and contemporary design.
Minted from 99.99 percent pure silver, the coin displays a bright, clear sheen that highlights every detail of the relief. The combination of precise engraving and serene aesthetics makes the Lunar III Snake 2025 – 1/2 oz Silver Coin an investment coin that blends cultural meaning with technical refinement.
The snake, associated with quiet strength, analytical thought and the ability to embrace change with composure, plays a central role in the Lunar tradition. The 2025 release brings this symbolism to life in silver, presenting a design that honours the deeper themes of the Lunar calendar – a reflection of renewal, clarity and balanced transformation.
| Metal | Silver |
| Form | Silver Coin |
| Country of Origin | Australia |
| Manufacturer | Perth Mint |
| Series | Lunar III |
| Purity | 999.9/1000 |
| Fineweight | 15.55 gram |
| Gross Weight | 15.55 gram |
| Denomination (oz) | 1/2 oz |
| Year of issue | 2025 |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Condition | Uncirculated |
| Face value | 0.50 AUD |
| Thickness | 2.30 mm |
| Diameter | 36.60 mm |
| Packaging | in Capsule |
| Packaging Unit | 20 per roll |
| Large Packaging 2 | 300 per Box |