Obverse: The obverse of the coin depicts the image of King Charles III (Australia operates under a constitutional monarchy, in which His Majesty King Charles III is also the King of Australia). The words “CHARLES III” and the country name “AUSTRALIA” are inscribed on the coin, with the denomination “50 DOLLAR” at the bottom.
Reverse: The reverse of the coin features the symbol of 2025 – the snake. At the top of the coin, a Chinese symbol meaning “snake” is inscribed. Below it, the word “SNAKE” and the year “2025” are inscribed. On the left side of the coin is the letter “P,” symbolizing the Perth Mint of Australia.
About the coin: The Perth Mint of Australia mints a coin each year dedicated to the signs of the Chinese Lunar Calendar. This Chinese calendar has been mentioned since 2600 BC, and to this day, it is believed in the power that the animal sign bestows on those born under it.
The years of the snake are: 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025, 2037, 2049.
