{"product_id":"2025-lunar-year-of-the-snake-1-oz-pure-silver-proof","title":"2025 Lunar Year of the Snake 1 oz Pure Silver Proof Coin","description":"\u003ch2\u003e2025 Lunar Year of the Wood Snake: 1 oz Pure Silver\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelebrate a year of renewal and wisdom with this 1 oz \u003cstrong\u003e99.99% pure silver\u003c\/strong\u003e coin from the Royal Canadian Mint. As the fourth release in the ongoing twelve-year Lunar series, this 2025 issue honors the \u003cstrong\u003eYear of the Wood Snake\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhimsical Folk Art Design by Jai Paek\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse design by Canadian artist \u003cstrong\u003eJai Paek\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003enumber eight\u003c\/strong\u003e—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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHeritage and Presentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis $15 face value coin features the new effigy of \u003cstrong\u003eHis Majesty King Charles III\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003ered outer box\u003c\/strong\u003e, evoking the traditional custom of gifting lucky money in red envelopes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canada Coin Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46174867947676,"sku":"CCV-0011","price":299.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/canadacoinvault.com\/products\/2025-lunar-year-of-the-snake-1-oz-pure-silver-proof","provider":"Canada Coin Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}