2025 PCGS PR-70 First Strike 1 oz Year of the Snake Proof Platinum Coin - Lunar Series III

2025 PCGS PR-70 First Strike 1 oz Year of the Snake Proof Platinum Coin - Lunar Series III 

The Australian Perth Mint's Lunar Series III is celebrated for its cultural significance. Each year, the Mint releases silver, gold, and platinum coins in various sizes and finishes to showcase the Chinese Lunar Calendar.

The 2025 edition highlights the Year of the Snake, featuring an intricate design representing the sixth sign of the Chinese Zodiac, embodying mystery and wisdom. 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 PCGS appraisal.

SD Bullion offers 2025 1 oz Year of the Snake Proof Platinum Coins from Lunar Series III, graded as PR-70 First Strike samples by PCGS.

Coin Highlights

• Appraised, encapsulated, and graded as PR-70 by PCGS;

• 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;

• New obverse design with King Charles III’s portrayal;

• The reverse showcases the 2025 Snake design. 

The Design

The reverse depicts a snake coiled in a bamboo trunk. Accompanying engravings correspond to its Chinese character and its translation, “SNAKE,” the year of mintage, “2025,” and a discreet “P” mint mark on the left identifying the Perth Mint.

The obverse portrays King Charles III, which Dan Thorne designed. 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.

A PCGS PR-70 First Strike coin

PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service) is a third-party service in the numismatic world. It appraises and grades coins using the Sheldon Scale, which ranges from 1 to 70.

For PCGS, a “First Strike” coin is a sample purchased 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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