2025 Lunar Year of the Snake 1 oz Pure Silver Proof Coin

2025 Lunar Year of the Wood Snake: 1 oz Pure Silver

Celebrate a year of renewal and wisdom with this 1 oz 99.99% pure silver coin from the Royal Canadian Mint. As the fourth release in the ongoing twelve-year Lunar series, this 2025 issue honors the Year of the Wood Snake. In Chinese culture, the Snake is a symbol of intuition and innate elegance, while the Wood element signifies a period of significant growth and opportunity.

Whimsical Folk Art Design by Jai Paek

The reverse design by Canadian artist Jai Paek features a whimsical folk art interpretation of the Snake intertwined with its lucky flower, the orchid. The snake's coiled body is masterfully engraved into the shape of the number eight—the luckiest number in Chinese culture, synonymous with wealth and prosperity. Positioned facing East, the design incorporates the Wood element through the orchid's branches, creating a harmonious blend of traditional symbolism and modern artistry.

Heritage and Presentation

This $15 face value coin features the new effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Steven Rosati on the obverse. With a special mintage of 18,888 to reflect its association with prosperity, this proof-finish coin is a premier collectible for the Lunar New Year. The set arrives in a black Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell housed in a vibrant red outer box, evoking the traditional custom of gifting lucky money in red envelopes.