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Authentic Australian opal set in the reverse!
Struck to Proof quality from 1oz of 99.99% silver.
Worldwide limited edition just 6,000 coins!
Australian legal tender – measures 36.60mm.
Presented within an official Perth Mint case.
Includes a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
LIMIT OF ONE PER HOUSEHOLD*
Genuine Australian opal!
Featuring a genuine piece of Australian opal set in the reverse, this awe-inspiring tribute to the Year of the Snake is sure to sell-out at speed – as with every opal coin from Australia’s precious metal specialists, the Perth Mint.
99.99% pure silver
An official Australian legal tender issue, this masterpiece of modern minting is struck to the height of Proof quality from 1oz of 99.99% pure silver. Encircled by intricate patterns and stylised depictions of jasmine – a plant said to attract snakes – the depiction of the Lunar Snake in authentic Australian opal is breathtaking. A must-have for those with an eye for quality, this coin would also make the perfect gift for anyone born in the Year of the Snake – 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013 or 2025.
Strictly limited edition!
The Perth Mint’s opal coins are amongst the most popular Australian numismatic issues, inevitably selling out at speed. Notable for the limited edition of just 6,000, this official Year of the Snake tribute will prove no exception to the rule.
Immediate action essential…
With a rapid-fire sell-out of our tiny allocation all but assured, we must impose a limit of one coin per household. Do not ignore this crucial opportunity. Click add to cart now!
Issued By
Perth Mint
Country of Issue
Australia
Year of Issue
2025
Denomination
$1
Metal
Silver
Quality
Proof
Mintage
6000
Diameter (mm)
36.6
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Australia Lunar Year of the Snake 2025 $1 Opal 1oz Silver Proof Coin
$185.00 AUD
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Genuine Australian opal!
Featuring a genuine piece of Australian opal set in the reverse, this awe-inspiring tribute to the Year of the Snake is sure to sell-out at speed – as with every opal coin from Australia’s precious metal specialists, the Perth Mint.
99.99% pure silver
An official Australian legal tender issue, this masterpiece of modern minting is struck to the height of Proof quality from 1oz of 99.99% pure silver. Encircled by intricate patterns and stylised depictions of jasmine – a plant said to attract snakes – the depiction of the Lunar Snake in authentic Australian opal is breathtaking. A must-have for those with an eye for quality, this coin would also make the perfect gift for anyone born in the Year of the Snake – 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013 or 2025.
Strictly limited edition!
The Perth Mint’s opal coins are amongst the most popular Australian numismatic issues, inevitably selling out at speed. Notable for the limited edition of just 6,000, this official Year of the Snake tribute will prove no exception to the rule.
Immediate action essential…
With a rapid-fire sell-out of our tiny allocation all but assured, we must impose a limit of one coin per household. Do not ignore this crucial opportunity. Click add to cart now!
