2025 NGC PF-70 Early Releases 1 oz Year of the Snake Proof Platinum Coin - Lunar Series III

2025 NGC PF-70 Early Releases 1 oz Year of the Snake Proof Platinum Coin - Lunar Series III 

The Australian Perth Mint's Lunar Series III released another strike of silver, gold, and platinum coins in various sizes and finishes inspired by the Chinese Lunar Calendar.

As the Snake heads 2025, the 2025 edition imprints an intricate design representing the sixth sign of the Chinese Zodiac. This release also debuts the effigy of King Charles III on the obverse, marking a new era for the series.

These coins, in particular, are Proof coins purchased from the Australian Perth Mint within 30 days of their official release and submitted to NGC appraisal.

SD Bullion offers 2025 1 oz Year of the Snake Proof Platinum Coins from Lunar Series III, graded as PF-70 Early Releases samples by NGC.

Coin Highlights

• Appraised, encapsulated, and graded as PF-70 by NGC;

• Proof coin;

• Produced by the Australian Perth Mint;

• 6th strike of the Lunar Series III;

• Purchased within 30 days of its official release;

• Contains 1 oz of .9995 fine platinum;

• Bears a face value of AUD 100 and legal tender status;

• The obverse features a new design with King Charles III’s portrayal;

• The reverse displays the 2025 Snake design. 

The Design

The reverse features a snake coiled in a bamboo trunk. It is inscribed with the Chinese character and its translation for “SNAKE,” the year of mintage, “2025,” and a discreet “P” mint mark on the left for the Perth Mint.

The obverse, designed by Dan Thorne, depicts King Charles III. The effigy is encircled by inscriptions reading “CHARLES III,” “AUSTRALIA” on top, “1 oz 9995 Pt,” and “100 DOLLARS” on the bottom rim, referring to the coin’s weight, fineness, metal content, and face value. 

The Year of the Snake

The Chinese Zodiac follows a 12-year cycle, with each year represented by a specific animal. The Year of the Snake returns in 2025, having previously appeared in 2013, 2001, 1989, and earlier years.

People born under the Snake sign are often described as intuitive, wise, mysterious, and compassionate. As the sixth zodiac sign, the Snake is celebrated for its depth and insight. 2025 is expected to embody the Snake's qualities, bringing romance, intrigue, and excitement.

An NGC PF-70 Early Releases Coin

NGC - Numismatic Guaranty Company is a renowned third-party service that works independently from sovereign mints. Using the Sheldon Grading Scale, NGC appraises and grades coins from 1 to 70 based on their condition.

For NGC, an “Early Releases” coin is a sample taken from its original mint within 30 days of its official release and submitted to its appraisal.

PR stands for Proof Coin, indicating a coin produced for collection purposes. Because it is a proof coin, the background surfaces exhibit a mirror-like luster, contrasting with the frosted images engraved. 70 is the highest grade, indicating a coin with no visible flaws.

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