{"product_id":"year-of-the-snake-2025-2oz-9999-fine-silver-bullion-coin-in-capsule-perth-mint","title":"Year of the Snake 2025 2oz .9999 Fine Silver Bullion Coin in Capsule – Perth Mint","description":"\u003cp\u003eCelebrate the \u003cstrong\u003e2025 Year of the Snake\u003c\/strong\u003e with the impressive \u003cstrong\u003eYear of the Snake 2025 2oz .9999 Fine Silver Bullion Coin in Capsule – Perth Mint\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStruck from \u003cstrong\u003e2 Troy Ounces of .9999 Fine Silver\u003c\/strong\u003e, this substantial bullion coin forms part of the internationally recognised \u003cstrong\u003eAustralian Lunar Series III\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of Perth Mint's most popular annual precious metal collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 release celebrates the \u003cstrong\u003eSnake\u003c\/strong\u003e, the sixth animal of the traditional Chinese lunar zodiac, through an intricate design by Perth Mint artist \u003cstrong\u003eSean Rogers\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each coin is issued as Australian legal tender with a \u003cstrong\u003e$2 AUD denomination\u003c\/strong\u003e and supplied inside an individual protective acrylic capsule.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAustralian Lunar Series III – Year of the Snake\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerth Mint's Australian Lunar Series III celebrates the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac through a new design each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Snake occupies the sixth position in the zodiac cycle and is traditionally associated with qualities including \u003cstrong\u003ewisdom, intelligence, independence and charm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThose born in \u003cstrong\u003e2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977\u003c\/strong\u003e and corresponding earlier Snake years are traditionally considered to fall under its influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 Snake follows the Mouse, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit and Dragon releases, continuing the third generation of Perth Mint's highly collectable Lunar bullion programme.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Snake Reverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe reverse features a beautifully detailed \u003cstrong\u003ecoiled snake resting beneath hanging leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a calm and natural composition across the large 2oz silver surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso incorporated into the design are:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Chinese character for \u003cstrong\u003e“Snake”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe inscription \u003cstrong\u003e“SNAKE 2025”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerth Mint's famous \u003cstrong\u003e“P” mintmark\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe artwork was created by \u003cstrong\u003eSean Rogers\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the larger 2oz format providing an excellent canvas for the fine scales, foliage and surrounding detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKing Charles III Obverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe obverse carries the official Australian coinage effigy of \u003cstrong\u003eHis Majesty King Charles III\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed by \u003cstrong\u003eDan Thorne\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSurrounding the portrait are inscriptions confirming the coin's:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 Troy Ounce weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.9999 silver fineness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$2 Australian denomination\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe result is an official Australian legal-tender bullion coin combining modern royal portraiture with Perth Mint's traditional Lunar artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMicro-Engraved Authentication 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