2025 Canada Gold $100 Year of the Snake Proof
Celebrate the Year of the Snake with the fourth coin in an annual series honoring the 12 signs of the Chinese zodiac. Each coin is crafted in 1/2 oz of beautiful 99.99% pure gold, making it a magnificent addition to any Lunar New Year collection! Start the Year of the Snake off right by inviting good fortune with this 99.99% pure gold coin! As a symbol of wisdom in Chinese culture, the snake is guided by intuition and possesses an innate elegance that is reflected in its personal style, manners and surroundings. As it sheds its skin, the snake is able to break free from the past and old habits, making it an inspiring symbol of transformation and renewal in 2025, when the grounding influence of the wood element creates opportunities for growth.
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Coin highlights
- Contains 0.496 oz actual gold weight.
- Limited mintage of 1,888 coins.
- For an elegant presentation, your Lunar Year of the Snake coin is housed in a red lacquered wood case with a red outer box, evoking the Chinese New Year custom of gifting “lucky money” in a red envelope.
- Obverse: The obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Canadian artist Steven Rosati.
- Reverse: The reverse design by artist Simon Ng celebrates the Year of the Snake, as indicated by the Chinese character for “snake” (top). It features a unique view of the Chinese zodiac animal in disguise while basking on a tree branch that represents the wood element in 2025. Its body is ornamented with auspicious narcissus blooms that complement the yin (female) aspect of the lunar snake.
- Sovereign coin backed by the Canadian government. Celebrate new beginnings in the Year of the Snake (2025) with this $100 pure gold Lunar New Year keepsake. Add this Proof Gold Year of the Snake coin to your cart today! The Royal Canadian MintSince 1908, the Royal Canadian Mint has been a world leader in producing high-quality coins. They are most well known for the Silver and Gold Maple Leaf coins, but they have also produced numerous award-winning coins and are one of the most innovative mints in the world. The RCM releases new, high-quality coins every month. Browse new and upcoming Royal Canadian Mint products frequently to see updates.
Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Year | 2025 |
| Grade | Proof |
| Legal-tender face value | 100 Dollars |
| Metal | Gold |
| Weight | 0.4961 troy oz |
| Purity | .9999 |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
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