{"product_id":"2025-year-of-the-snake-coloured-1-2oz-silver-proof","title":"2025 Year of the Snake Coloured 1\/2oz Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eHighlighting the sixth animal in the Chinese lunar calendar, this 1\/2oz silver uncirculated coloured coin is an impressive tribute to the lunar snake and represents the very best in minting excellence and design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to Chinese tradition, the emperor ordered a great race between all the animals on Earth to determine who should occupy 12 positions in the lunar calendar. To complete the course, each animal had to cross a fast-flowing river. In pursuit of the fifth placed dragon, the horse was unnerved by the sight of a snake wrapped around its hoof. As it reared in fright, the snake uncoiled itself and slithered over the line to claim sixth place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose born under the sign of the Chinese Lunar Snake in 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989 and every 12th preceding year are said to be wise, intelligent, independent, and charming. Being passionate and articulate, they are also thought to make great leaders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach coin is meticulously struck by The Perth Mint from 1\/2oz of 99.99% pure silver 50c in uncirculated quality and no more than 50000 will be released.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coin’s reverse portrays a coloured representation of a coiled snake on the ground beneath hanging leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColoured 1\/2oz 99.99% Pure Silver 50c\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEncapsulated \u0026amp; Cased\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssue Limit 5000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinor marks outer cardboard box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"M.R.Roberts - Wynyard Coin Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51479603773657,"sku":"3S2506EDAA","price":195.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0459\/3218\/3720\/files\/3S2516DDAA_1.jpg?v=1728941514","url":"https:\/\/wynyardcoins.com.au\/products\/2025-year-of-the-snake-coloured-1-2oz-silver-proof","provider":"M.R.Roberts - Wynyard Coin Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}