The 2025 Year of the Snake £5 UNC - Charles III2025 Five Pound coin Lunar Year of the Dragon UNC. 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 Five Pound CuproNickel BU coin (denominated as £5) has a diameter 38.61mm and a weight of 28.28g.
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: Not known
SCBC: L163
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 2025. See Coins and Events of 2025
Monarch/Ruler: Charles III (2022-Present)
Category: Five Pound Coins. See more Five Pound Coins coins
Collection: Chinese Lunar Year. See the Chinese Lunar Year collection
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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