2025 Australian Opal Lunar Series Year of the Snake 1oz Silver Proof Coin

2025 $1 Australian Opal Lunar Series – Year of the Snake 1oz Silver Proof Coin

Celebrate the wisdom and charm of the Snake with this exquisite 1oz Silver Proof Coin from The Perth Mint’s renowned Australian Opal Lunar Series. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the coin features a magnificent centrepiece of genuine Australian opal, capturing the elegance and mystique of this revered lunar creature.

Key Features

• Proof quality 99.9% pure silver
• Authentic Australian opal snake design
• Australian legal tender
• Limited mintage of just 6,000 coins worldwide
• Illuminated presentation display case with light-up feature
• Individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity
• Beautifully illustrated shipper packaging

Design Details

The coin’s reverse showcases a circular panel featuring an opal-inlaid snake, surrounded by intricate patterning and stylised jasmine flowers — a plant believed to attract snakes.
The design also includes the inscriptions “YEAR OF THE SNAKE”, the 2025 year-date, and The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark.

The obverse features the Daniel Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, along with the coin’s monetary denomination.

Presentation

Each coin is housed in a premium display case fitted with a built-in light that activates when the lid is opened, beautifully illuminating the opal’s vibrant colours. The coin is presented in a stunning illustrated shipper and comes complete with The Perth Mint’s numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Specifications

About the Year of the Snake

Those born under the Chinese Lunar Snake (2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, and every 12th preceding year) are said to be wise, intelligent, and charming. Known for their passion and eloquence, they are natural leaders who inspire confidence and respect.