Chinese astrology introduces the Year of the Snake every twelve years, bringing a sense of reflective calm and intuitive insight. Those born in Snake years1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, and 2025are believed to embody these gentle qualities. Provident Metals is pleased to present the 2025 Colorized Australian Year of the Snake Xi Double Happiness 1 oz Silver Coin, crafted as a respectful nod to this ancient tradition.

Highlights:

• Packaged in a commemorative sealed card!
• Showcases a distinct Year of the Snake design!
• Introduced at the Perth Stamp & Coin Show!
• Limited release of just 1,500 coins!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .9999 fine silver.
• Features a $1 (AUD) face value fully backed by the Australian government.
• The obverse displays a bust of King Charles III.
• The reverse depicts the Xi symbol with colorized snake imagery.

Every 2025 Colorized Australian Year of the Snake Xi Double Happiness 1 oz Silver Coin comes in a unique colorized commemorative card. The card holds the coin in a sealed capsule, a presentation method first seen at the Perth Stamp & Coin Show. This careful packaging enhances the coins appeal as a collectors piece.

Obverse

On the obverse side, the 2025 Colorized Australian Year of the Snake Xi Double Happiness Silver Coin features a clear bust of His Majesty King Charles III, rendered in a left-profile by Dan Thorne. The design is straightforward and dignified, reflecting the minimalist style of Australian coinage. The inscriptions read CHARLES III, AUSTRALIA, 1 OZ 9999 AG, and 1 DOLLAR.

Reverse

On the reverse side of 2025 Colorized Year of the Snake Xi Double Happiness 1 oz Silver Coins, an elegant design of two snakes intertwines to form the Xi symbol. This artwork not only provides a striking visual but also conveys the cultural idea that sharing joy multiplies its valuea message deeply rooted in Chinese celebrations. Inscriptions here read YEAR OF THE SNAKE, 2025, and the P mint mark.

History

At the heart of this coin lies the Double Happiness design, derived from the Chinese character Xi () which means joy. When the symbol is repeated, it stands for the merging of families and the sharing of happinessa tradition originating in the Tang Dynasty and still celebrated today.

Ordering

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