2025 Year of the Snake Coloured 1oz Silver Proof

Highlighting the sixth animal in the Chinese lunar calendar, this 1oz silver proof coloured coin is an impressive 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 fast-flowing 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.

Each coin is meticulously struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.99% pure silver in proof quality and no more than 6,000 will be released.

The coin’s reverse portrays a coiled snake on the ground beneath hanging leaves.

• Coloured 1oz 99.99% Pure Silver
• Encapsulated & Cased
• Issue Limit 6000
• Proof (FDC)