The 2025 Year of the Snake 1oz Silver Proof £2 - Charles III2025 Silver Proof Two Pound coin Lunar Year of the Snake. If you were born in 2025, 2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953, 1941, 1929 or 1917 then you could be in the Year of the Snake (The New Year usually starts around early February).
The Shengxiào Collection, named after the Chinese zodiac, was introduced by the Royal Mint in 2014. Each year a Lunar animal of the Chinese zodiac representing that year is shown. 2025 is the Year of the Snake which starts on 29 January 2025 (Chinese New Year) and ends on 16 February 2026.
The 1oz silver proof coin (denominated as £2) contains 31.21g of 9999 Silver, has a diameter 38.61mm and a proof finish. Limited Edition is 3,888, with a maximum mintage of 4,598.
These coins are available (subject to stock) from The Royal Mint
The Reverse, by Chris Costello, shows a snake. Legend "YEAR OF THE SNAKE 2025".
Edge is milled.
The Obverse shows a portrait of King Charles III by Martin Jennings. Artists initials 'MJ' just below neck. Legend "CHARLES III D G REX F D 5 POUNDS 2025".The coin is dated on both sides.
Image credit: The Royal Mint
Mintage: 3,888 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 2025. See Coins and Events of 2025
Monarch/Ruler: Charles III (2022-Present)
Category: Two Pound Coins. See more Two Pound Coins coins
Collection: Chinese Lunar Year. See the Chinese Lunar Year collection
Other Category: Silver Coins. See more Silver Coins coins
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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