2025 1/2 oz Australia Perth Mint Lunar Series III: Year of the Snake Colorized .9999 Silver Coin – In Capsule

Celebrate the wisdom and mystique of the Snake with this vibrant 2025 colorized silver coin from The Perth Mint’s Lunar Series III. Struck in .9999 fine silver and finished with artistic colorization, this limited-edition 1/2 oz coin pays tribute to the sixth animal in the Chinese zodiac cycle.

Coin Highlights:

• Contains 1/2 Troy oz of .9999 fine silver
• Limited mintage of only 50,000 coins worldwide
• Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) with full-color reverse design
• Each coin comes housed in a protective plastic capsule
• Official legal tender backed by the Australian government
• Obverse: Features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Dan Thorne, along with the face value, weight, and purity
• Reverse: Showcases a fully colorized design of a snake coiled gracefully around bamboo, along with the Chinese character for "snake," the inscription "SNAKE 2025," and The Perth Mint's iconic "P" mintmark

A Striking Tribute to the Year of the Snake

The 2025 Lunar Year of the Snake Colorized 1/2 oz Silver Coin captures the graceful power and elegance of the snake—an animal revered in Chinese tradition for its intuition, intellect, and transformative energy. This exquisite coin features a richly colored design that brings the serpent to life as it coils with quiet strength through a bamboo grove, its body scaled in vivid hues that emphasize the beauty of this ancient symbol.

Those born in the Year of the Snake—2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, and every 12th year prior—are said to be mysterious, analytical, wise, and composed, often choosing depth over superficiality. This coin honors those qualities through fine artistry and craftsmanship in precious metal.

Perth Mint Lunar Series III – Global Legacy and Collectible Power

The Perth Mint Lunar Series stands as one of the most prestigious and globally collected bullion programs ever produced. First launched in 1996 with Lunar Series I, the program has since evolved through Series II and now into Series III, which began in 2020. Each release celebrates one of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac through annually changing designs that blend cultural significance with cutting-edge minting.

Series III is particularly notable for its refined artwork, colorized releases, and extremely limited mintages—ensuring enduring collector demand and potential for long-term value appreciation. The colorized 1/2 oz silver version provides an affordable and eye-catching entry point into the series while still delivering on visual impact and purity.

Low Mintage – High Appeal

With a capped mintage of just 50,000 pieces, the 2025 1/2 oz Year of the Snake Colorized Silver Coin is a limited-run collectible from one of the most trusted sovereign mints in the world. Past releases in the Lunar Series—especially colorized editions—have frequently sold out due to high global demand, and this coin is expected to follow suit.

The vibrant coloring enhances the design while maintaining the fine detail and high-relief finish that Perth is known for. It's a standout piece whether kept in its capsule for preservation or displayed as part of a growing Lunar Series collection.