Obverse: The obverse of the coin features the new design of King Charles III (Australia is a constitutional monarchy, under which His Majesty King Charles III is also the King of Australia). The coin is inscribed with the words "CHARLES III" and the country's name "AUSTRALIA", while the nominal value "1 DOLLAR" is inscribed at the bottom.
Reverse: The reverse of the coin depicts the symbol of the year 2025 – the snake. At the top, there is a Chinese character meaning "snake". Below it are the words "SNAKE" and the year "2025". On the left side of the coin, the letter "P" is inscribed, symbolizing the Australian Perth Mint.
About the Coin: The Perth Mint of Australia strikes a coin each year dedicated to the signs of the Chinese lunar calendar (Lunar). This Chinese calendar has been mentioned since 2600 BC and is still believed to have an influence on the personalities born under its animal sign.
Years of the Snake include: 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025, 2037, 2049.
