Struck from 1/4oz of pure silver, this Australian Lunar coloured coin celebrating the Year of the Snake has been prepared exclusively for ANDA’s Money Expo event in Sydney on 19 and 20 October 2024.

Lunar tradition

According to Chinese folklore, the emperor ordered a Great Race between all the animals on Earth to determine who should occupy 12 positions in the lunar calendar. Using its guile, the snake finished in sixth place. As a result, those born under the sign of the Chinese Lunar Snake in 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989 and every 12th preceding year are said to inherit the snake’s wisdom, intelligence, independence, and charm.

Year of the Snake design

The coin’s reverse portrays a snake with vibrant green scales curled among bamboo stems. Included in the design is the Chinese character for ‘snake’, the inscription ‘SNAKE 2025’, and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.

H.M. King Charles III effigy

The coin’s obverse bears the Dan Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, as well as the weight, fineness, and the monetary denomination.

Coin show packaging

This coin is housed in a black presentation card featuring the words '2024 SYDNEY MONEY EXPO ANDA SPECIAL'. On the back of the card is a fold-out stand for upright display.

Key features:

• 99.99% pure silver
• Coloured snake design
• Australian legal tender
• Exclusive coin show packaging