Embrace the mystique of the Year of the Snake with the dazzling Australia 2025 Opal Lunar Series – Year of The Snake 99.99% Proof Silver Coin 1oz. Featuring a mesmerising Australian opal inlay, this exquisite coin blends lunar tradition with breathtaking artistry, making it a radiant symbol of wisdom, intuition, and transformation. This exquisite release continues The Perth Mint’s renowned Opal Lunar Series, showcasing authentic Australian opal in a mesmerising design. Limited in mintage and featuring intricate craftsmanship, this coin is a must-have for collectors, investors, and those born under the sign of the Snake. As one of the most sought-after series, this latest edition follows the success of previous Opal Lunar coins, which have sold out quickly due to their artistic beauty and cultural significance. This coin is a tribute to the Snake, the sixth Chinese zodiac sign. Each lunar calendar animal is believed to impart unique qualities to those born in its year. In Chinese astrology, the Snake is considered a symbol of wisdom, intuition, and elegance. These qualities are believed to manifest strongly in those born under the sign of the Snake in 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, and every 12th preceding year.

The coin’s reverse features a striking Australian opal inlay shaped like a curled snake, set against a deep black circular panel. The opal’s natural play of colours—shimmering in vibrant shades of blue, green, and hints of gold—creates a mesmerising effect that reflects the mystical qualities of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac. The border pattern surrounding the central elements is an elegant fusion of traditional and symbolic motifs. Surrounding the opal centre, the coin is adorned with delicately engraved jasmine flowers, a plant believed to attract snakes. Around the opal centre are the inscription "YEAR OF THE SNAKE", the Chinese character for "snake" (蛇), the year of issue, the coin’s weight, purity, metal content and The Perth Mint’s “P” mintmark. The obverse is Dan Thorne's effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, the King’s name, country of issue and face value.

Opal, Australia’s national gemstone, is renowned for its captivating play of colour, symbolising creativity, transformation, and mystery. In this special edition, the opal enhances the Year of the Snake's representation of wisdom, intuition, and resilience. Australia 2025 Opal Lunar Series – Year of The Snake 99.99% Proof Silver Coin 1oz beautifully merges opal’s enchanting beauty with the profound symbolism of the Lunar Snake, making it a treasured keepsake and an exceptional gift for Lunar New Year celebrations.

Product Highlights:

．Contains 1oz of 99.99% fine silver

．Worldwide limited mintage of 6,000 silver coins

．Features a mesmerising Australian opal inlay set within an intricately designed silver frame for the Year of the Snake

．Its unique design makes it a must-have treasure for collectors, investors, and those born in the Year of the Snake

．The coin is presented in an elegant display box with a transparent lid within a themed shipper, plus a certificate of Authenticity

* Pure silver tarnishes when exposed to air. It could change colour to brownish-red, black, or show white spots. This will not impact the trade-in value of the silver bullion items. The trade-in value for silver collectibles will be subject to the quote made by Emperio Gold and Silver Coins (HK) Limited.