Silver Lunar Snake 1 oz PP convex embossing - RAM 2025

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This special convex silver coin from the Royal Australian Mint is dedicated to the year of the snake (2025) in the Chinese lunar calendar. This reflects the traditional story in which the Jade Emperor had the twelve signs of the zodiac compete against each other in a race across a river to decide in which order they should be entered in the calendar. The sixth edition of the successful Lunar RAM series is now being released with the motif of the snake. In Chinese element theory, each character has a corresponding element that depends on the year. Specifically, 2025 is the year of the wood snake, and people born in this year are considered creative and artistic. In addition, they are often described as talented, flexible and wise. This exclusive silver coin is minted in polished plate and comes with an elegant coin case and numbered certificate of authenticity. Polished Plate (PP) is particularly sought after by collectors and is one of the most elaborate production processes for a coin. While in high relief minting only the relief of the obverse side protrudes, the entire base of the coin is moulded into a curved shape in this convex minting process. This minting process also places special challenges before the mints. However, the effort is worth it, as it lends both the convex and concave curvature of the coin a special appearance. The worldwide mintage of this special silver coin is just 7,500 pieces.

The design of the silver coin

The obverse side of the coin shows an artistically designed snake winding elegantly around a bamboo trunk. The Chinese character for snake, the words "YEAR OF THE SNAKE", the weight of "1 oz" and the alloy ".999 Ag" are also shown. The reverse side shows the portrait of King Charles III, designed by Daniel Thorne, which is surrounded by the 12 signs of the zodiac. The current sign is located in the 12 o'clock position above the portrait. The portrait is framed by the words "CHARLES III", "AUSTRALIA 2025" and "5 DOLLARS".

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