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The 2025 1/2 oz Australian Silver Lunar Year of The Snake is the sixth release in the Lunar III series. The lunar series is based on the 12 animals that are representative of the Chinese lunar calendar. The year 2025 belongs to the snake and is seen as a time of deep reflection, wisdom and inner growth. Snakes have a reputation for being philosophical thinkers who are patient and inclined to contemplation. The Chinese zodiac sign of the snake falls in the years: 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025, 2037, 2049, 2061, 2073 and 2085.
This coin is minted from .9999 Fine Silver, weighing half troy ounce and have a diameter of 32.6 mm. The renowned precious metals producer Perth Mint is responsible for the issue. The coin has a guarantee from the Australian government as to the legality and origin of the metal, and is also legal tender in the country of the issuer. The specimen is characterized by security in the form of a micro-engraved letter located on the reverse side.