EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

Issued by authority of the Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury

Currency Act 1965

Currency (Australian Coins) Amendment (2024 Perth Mint No. 3) Determination 2024

Subsection 13(2) and section 13A of the Currency Act 1965 (the Act) provide that the Treasurer may, by legislative instrument, determine details of Australian coin characteristics including denomination, standard composition, standard weight, allowable variation from standard weight, design and dimensions.

The purpose of this legislative instrument is to determine the characteristics of 51 new non-circulating coins proposed to be issued by The Perth Mint.

The Treasurer may authorise the making and issuing of coins specified, or taken to be specified, in the Schedule to the Currency Act 1965. A payment of money is a legal tender if it is made in coins that are made and issued under the Currency Act 1965. Through the issue of a currency determination, the Treasurer can add, remove and alter the coin characteristics specified, or taken to be specified, in the Schedule to the Currency Act 1965.

In accordance with section 19 of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901, any Minister in the Treasury portfolio may, by legislative instrument, determine details of Australian coin characteristics.

Details of the legislative instrument are set out in the Attachment.

The legislative instrument commenced on the day after it was registered on the Federal Register of Legislation.

The legislative instrument is subject to disallowance under section 42 of the Legislation Act 2003.

The Determination is a legislative instrument for the purposes of the Legislation Act 2003. The Determination is not subject to sunsetting under the Legislation Act 2003 on the grounds that the instrument ensures economic certainty (see item 20 of the table in section 12 of the Legislation (Exemptions and Other Matters) Regulation 2015). The instrument’s operation is integral in ensuring that the currency produced by the Mints becomes, and remains, legal tender unless or until returned to a mint to be taken out of circulation in accordance with the Currency Act 1965.

Consultation

The Perth Mint undertook consultation among its network of Australian and international wholesale distributors. Authorised Australian distributors of The Perth Mint products are consulted regularly during business meetings and participation at the Australian Numismatic Dealers’ Association Coin, Banknote and Stamp shows. Likewise, international distributors were consulted during a schedule of individual meetings hosted during the World Money Fair held in Berlin and the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money.

Limited consultation was conducted with external parties due to the confidentiality of coin themes and artwork, due to the risk of competitors viewing the innovations and potentially releasing similar coins into the market prior to the release.

Members of the public have the opportunity to contact The Perth Mint to present any themes they would like to see commemorated on Australian legal tender. These concepts are then researched and presented to The Perth Mint’s sales and marketing department for consideration and feedback.

Statement of Compatibility with Human Rights

Prepared in accordance with Part 3 of the Human Rights (Parliamentary Scrutiny) Act 2011

Currency (Australian Coins) Amendment (2024 Perth Mint No. 3) Determination 2024

This Legislative Instrument is compatible with the human rights and freedoms recognised or declared in the international instruments listed in section 3 of the Human Rights (Parliamentary Scrutiny) Act 2011.

Overview of the Legislative Instrument

The purpose of this legislative instrument is to determine the characteristics of 51 new non-circulating coins proposed to be issued by The Perth Mint.

Human rights implications

This Legislative Instrument does not engage any of the applicable rights or freedoms.

Conclusion

This Legislative Instrument is compatible with human rights as it does not raise any human rights issues.

ATTACHMENT

Details of the Currency (Australian Coins) Amendment (2024 Perth Mint No. 3) Determination 2024

Section 1 – Name of the Determination

This section provides that the name of the Determination is the Currency (Australian Coins) Amendment (2024 Perth Mint No. 3) Determination 2024.

Section 2 – Commencement

This section prescribes that the Determination commences the day after the Determination is registered.

Section 3 – Authority

This section provides that the Determination is made under the Currency Act 1965.

Section 4 – Schedule

This section provides that each instrument specified in a Schedule to the Determination is amended or repealed as set out in the Schedule.

Schedule 1 – Amendments

Schedule 1 amends the Currency (Australian Coins) Determination 2019 by adding the details of new coin characteristics. The newly determined coin characteristics are set out below.

$1 2024 1oz Silver Brumby Coin

The design on the 2024 Brumby coin consists of, in the foreground, a representation of a horse galloping across dried cracked earth. In the background, partially obscured by the horse, is a stylised representation of lightning bolts. The design includes the following inscriptions: “AUSTRALIAN BRUMBY”; the inscription, in Arabic numerals, of a year; the inscription “Xoz 9999 SILVER” (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces of the coin, expressed as a whole number or a common fraction in Arabic numerals); “JM” (being the initials of designer Jennifer McKenna); “P125”; and a microscopic “P”.

Consistent with the tradition of an effigy of the reigning sovereign appearing on the obverse side of all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of His Majesty King Charles III will appear on the obverse side of the coin together with the following inscriptions: “CHARLES III”; “AUSTRALIA”; and Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the denomination of the coin followed by “DOLLAR”, “DOLLARS” or “CENTS” as the case requires. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Dan Thorne “DT”.

$1 2025 13.5g Base Metal Citizenship Coin

The design on the 2025 base metal citizenship coin consists of a pattern of shapes forming a circle immediately inside the rim, enclosing a representation of the Coat of Arms of the Commonwealth. The design includes the following inscriptions: “AUSTRALIAN”; “CITIZENSHIP”; the inscription, in Arabic numerals, of a year; and “P”.

$200 2024 2oz Gold Great Southern Land – Ocean Mother of Pearl Insert Coin

The design on the 2024 gold great southern land – ocean mother of pearl insert coin consists of, in the centre of the coin, a circular inset mother of pearl representing a map of Australia. Surrounding that inset mother of pearl is a plain border. Surrounding that plain border in the background is a representation of a coral reef and bubbles, and a representation of the following: a shark; a sea turtle; a seahorse; an octopus; a clownfish; a starfish; and a stingray. The design includes the following inscriptions: the inscription, in Arabic numerals, of a year; the inscription “Xoz 9999 GOLD” (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces of the coin, expressed as a whole number or a common fraction in Arabic numerals); “AH” (being the initials of designer Aleysha Howarth); and “P125”.

$1 2024 1oz Silver Great Southern Land – Rainforest Chrysoprase Insert Coin

The design on the 2024 silver great southern land – rainforest chrysoprase insert coin consists of, in the centre of the coin, a circular Australian gem inset representing a map of Australia. Surrounding that gem inset is a plain border. Surrounding that plain border in the background is a representation of a landscape of flowers, tree branches, leaves, bushes, reeds, and water, and representations of the following Australian animals: a bat; a possum; a snake; a butterfly; a crocodile; a frog; a cassowary; and a spider. The design includes the following inscriptions: the inscription, in Arabic numerals, of a year; the inscription “Xoz 9999 SILVER” (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces of the coin, expressed as a whole number or a common fraction in Arabic numerals); “AH” (being the initials of designer Aleysha Howarth); and “P125”.

$2 2024 2oz Silver Indigenous Kookaburra Antiqued Coloured Coin

The design on the 2024 indigenous kookaburra antiqued coloured coin consists of a coloured stylised representation of a kookaburra perched on a branch in Australian Indigenous dot paining style, surrounded by a pattern of coloured dots and lines, by Indigenous artist Kevin Bynder. The design includes the following inscriptions: the inscription, in Arabic numerals, of a year; “KB” (being the initials of designer Kevin Bynder); and “P125”.

Consistent with the tradition of an effigy of the reigning sovereign appearing on the obverse side of all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of His Majesty King Charles III will appear on the obverse side of the coin together with the following inscriptions: “CHARLES III”; “AUSTRALIA”; Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the denomination of the coin followed by “DOLLAR”, “DOLLARS” or “CENTS” as the case requires; and “Xoz 9999 Ag” (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces of the coin, expressed as a whole number or a common fraction in Arabic numerals). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Dan Thorne “DT”.

$3,000 2025 1kg Gold Kangaroo Coin

The design on the 2025 1kg gold kangaroo coin consists of a pattern of dots forming a border immediately inside the rim, enclosing a representation of a bounding kangaroo surrounded by stylised sunrays. The design includes the following inscriptions: “AUSTRALIAN KANGAROO”; “XKILO 9999 GOLD” (where “X” is the nominal weight in kilograms of the coin, expressed as a whole number or a common fraction in Arabic numerals); the inscription, in Arabic numerals, of a year; “RED KANGAROO”; “P”; and a microscopic “P”.

$100 2025 1oz Gold Kangaroo Coin

$50 2025 1/2oz Gold Kangaroo Coin

$25 2025 1/4oz Gold Kangaroo Coin

$15 2025 1/10oz Gold Kangaroo Coin

The design on the 2025 gold kangaroo coins consists of, in the foreground, a partial circle enclosing a representation of a kangaroo lying on its side on a hill near rocks. In the background is a representation of a bounding kangaroo and a grass tree (xanthorrhoea). The design includes the following inscriptions: “KANGAROO”; the inscription, in Arabic numerals, of a year; “Xoz 9999 GOLD” (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces of the coin, expressed as a whole number or a common fraction in Arabic numerals); “NH” (being the initials of designer Neil Hollis); and “P”. The $100 1oz coin includes a microscopic “P”.

Consistent with the tradition of an effigy of the reigning sovereign appearing on the obverse side of all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of His Majesty King Charles III will appear on the obverse side of the coins together with the following inscriptions: “CHARLES III”; “AUSTRALIA”; and Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the denomination of the coin followed by “DOLLAR”, “DOLLARS” or “CENTS” as the case requires. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Dan Thorne “DT”.

$1 2025 1oz Silver Kangaroo Coin

The design on the 2025 silver kangaroo coin consists of a pattern of wavy lines immediately inside the rim of the coin, enclosing a representation of a bounding kangaroo surrounded by stylised sunrays and radial lines. The design includes the following inscriptions: “AUSTRALIAN KANGAROO”; “P”, the inscription, in Arabic numerals, of a year; “Xoz 9999 SILVER” (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces of the coin, expressed as a whole number or common fraction in Arabic numerals); and a microscopic “A”.

$100 2025 1oz Platinum Kangaroo Coin

The design on the 2025 platinum kangaroo coin consists of a pattern of wavy lines immediately inside the rim of the coin, enclosing a representation of a bounding kangaroo surrounded by stylised sunrays. The design includes the following inscriptions: “AUSTRALIAN KANGAROO”; the inscription, in Arabic numerals, of a year; “Xoz 9995 PLATINUM” (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces of the coin, expressed as a whole number or common fraction in Arabic numerals); “P”; and a microscopic “P”.

$30 2025 1kg Silver Koala Coin

$1 2025 1oz Silver Koala Coin

The design on the 2025 silver koala coins consists of a partial circle enclosing a representation of a koala nestled at the end of a leafy tree branch. The design includes the following inscriptions: “KOALA”; either “Xoz 9999 SILVER” or “XKILO 9999 SILVER” as the case requires (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces or kilograms of the coin, expressed as a whole number or a common fraction in Arabic numerals); the inscription, in Arabic numerals, of a year; “AH” (being the initials of designer Aleysha Howarth); “P”; and a microscopic “P”.

Consistent with the tradition of an effigy of the reigning sovereign appearing on the obverse side of all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of His Majesty King Charles III will appear on the obverse side of the coins together with the following inscriptions: “CHARLES III”; “AUSTRALIA”; and Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the denomination of the coin followed by “DOLLAR”, “DOLLARS” or “CENTS” as the case requires. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Dan Thorne “DT”.

$2 2024 2oz Silver Mythical Creatures – Dragon Piedfort Coin

The design on the $2 2024 silver mythical creatures – dragon piedfort coin consists of a representation of a dragon sitting atop a pile of treasure. Partially obscured by the dragon is a stylised tattered banner bearing the inscription “DRAGON”. The design includes the following inscriptions: the inscription, in Arabic numerals, of a year; “IJ” (being the initials of designer Ing Ing Jong); “P125”; and a microscopic “P”.

Consistent with the tradition of an effigy of the reigning sovereign appearing on the obverse side of all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of His Majesty King Charles III will appear on the obverse side of the coin together with the following inscriptions: “CHARLES III”; “AUSTRALIA”; “Xoz 9999 Ag” (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces of the coin, expressed as a whole number or a common fraction in Arabic numerals); and Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the denomination of the coin followed by “DOLLAR”, “DOLLARS” or “CENTS” as the case requires. The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Dan Thorne “DT”. The effigy of His Majesty King Charles III is superimposed over a textured finish.

$25 2024 1/4oz Gold Mythical Creatures – Dragon Coin

$25 2024 1/4oz Platinum Mythical Creatures – Dragon Coin

The design on the $25 2024 1/4oz mythical creatures – dragon coins consists of a representation of a dragon sitting atop a pile of treasure. Partially obscured by the dragon is a stylised tattered banner bearing the inscription “DRAGON”. The design includes the following inscriptions: the inscription, in Arabic numerals, of a year; “IJ” (being the initials of designer Ing Ing Jong); and “P125”.

Consistent with the tradition of an effigy of the reigning sovereign appearing on the obverse side of all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of His Majesty King Charles III will appear on the obverse side of the coins together with the following inscriptions: “CHARLES III”; “AUSTRALIA”; Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the denomination of the coin followed by “DOLLAR”, “DOLLARS” or “CENTS” as the case requires; and “Xoz 9999 Au” or “Xoz 9995 Pt” as the case requires (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces of the coin, expressed as a whole number or a common fraction in Arabic numerals). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Dan Thorne “DT”.

50c 2025 1/2oz Silver Snake Coin

$2 2025 2oz Silver Snake Coin

$8 2025 5oz Silver Snake Coin

The design on the 50c, $2 and $8 2025 silver snake coins consists of, in the foreground, a stylised representation of a snake coiled up on a rock, below the hanging foliage of a willow tree. In the background is a stylised representation of a river and mountains. The design includes the following inscriptions: the Chinese language character (蛇), pronounced shé under the Pinyin system, and meaning snake; “SNAKE”; “2025”; “SR” (being the initials of designer Sean Rogers); and “P”; and a microscopic “P”.

Consistent with the tradition of an effigy of the reigning sovereign appearing on the obverse side of all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of His Majesty King Charles III will appear on the obverse side of the coins together with the following inscriptions: “CHARLES III”; “AUSTRALIA”; Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the denomination of the coin followed by “DOLLAR”, “DOLLARS” or “CENTS” as the case requires; and “Xoz 9999 Ag” (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces of the coin, expressed as a whole number or a common fraction in Arabic numerals). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Dan Thorne “DT”.

$30 2025 1kg Silver Snake Coin

$300 2025 10kg Silver Snake Coin

The design on the $30 and $300 2025 silver snake coins consists of, in the foreground, a stylised representation of a snake coiled up on a rock, below the hanging foliage of a willow tree. In the background is a stylised representation of a river and mountains. The design includes the following inscriptions: the Chinese language character (蛇), pronounced shé under the Pinyin system, and meaning snake; “SNAKE”; “2025”; “SR” (being the initials of designer Sean Rogers); and “P”. The $30 1kg coin also includes the inscription of a microscopic “P”.

Consistent with the tradition of an effigy of the reigning sovereign appearing on the obverse side of all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of His Majesty King Charles III will appear on the obverse side of the coins together with the following inscriptions: “CHARLES III”; “AUSTRALIA”; Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the denomination of the coin followed by “DOLLAR”, “DOLLARS” or “CENTS” as the case requires; and “XKILO 9999 Ag” (where “X” is the nominal weight in kilograms of the coin, expressed as a whole number or a common fraction in Arabic numerals). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Dan Thorne “DT”.

25c 2025 1/4oz Silver Snake Coloured Coin

The design on the 25c 2025 silver snake coloured coin consists of, in the foreground, a stylised representation of a snake (in colour) coiled up on a rock, below the hanging foliage of a willow tree. In the background is a stylised representation of a river and mountains. The design includes the following inscriptions: the Chinese language character (蛇), pronounced shé under the Pinyin system, and meaning snake; “SNAKE”; “2025”; “SR” (being the initials of designer Sean Rogers); and “P”.

Consistent with the tradition of an effigy of the reigning sovereign appearing on the obverse side of all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of His Majesty King Charles III will appear on the obverse side of the coin together with the following inscriptions: “CHARLES III”; “AUSTRALIA”; Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the denomination of the coin followed by “DOLLAR”, “DOLLARS” or “CENTS” as the case requires; and “Xoz 9999 Ag” (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces of the coin, expressed as a whole number or a common fraction in Arabic numerals). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Dan Thorne “DT”.

50c 2025 1/2oz Silver Snake Coloured Coin

$1 2025 1oz Silver Snake Coloured Coin

$2 2025 2oz Silver Snake Coloured Coin

$8 2025 5oz Silver Snake Coloured Coin

$30 2025 1kg Silver Snake Coloured Coin

The design on the 50c, $1, $2, $8 and $30 2025 silver snake coloured coins consists of, in the foreground, a stylised representation of a snake (in colour) coiled up on a rock, below the hanging foliage of a willow tree. In the background is a stylised representation of a river and mountains. The design includes the following inscriptions: the Chinese language character (蛇), pronounced shé under the Pinyin system, and meaning snake; “SNAKE”; “2025”; “SR” (being the initials of designer Sean Rogers); “P”; and a microscopic “P”.

Consistent with the tradition of an effigy of the reigning sovereign appearing on the obverse side of all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of His Majesty King Charles III will appear on the obverse side of the coins together with the following inscriptions: “CHARLES III”; “AUSTRALIA”; Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the denomination of the coin followed by “DOLLAR”, “DOLLARS” or “CENTS” as the case requires; and “Xoz 9999 Ag” or “XKILO 9999 Ag” as the case requires (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces or kilograms as the case requires of the coin, expressed as a whole number or a common fraction in Arabic numerals). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Dan Thorne “DT”.

$30 2025 1kg Silver Snake Coloured Coin with Gold Chinese Symbol

The design on the $30 2025 1kg silver snake coloured coin with gold Chinese symbol consists of, in the foreground, a stylised representation of a snake (in colour) coiled up on a rock, below the hanging foliage of a willow tree. In the background is a stylised representation of a river and mountains. The design includes the following inscriptions: the Chinese language character (蛇), pronounced shé under the Pinyin system, and meaning snake, enclosed in a square, as a bonded piece; “SNAKE”; “2025”; “SR” (being the initials of designer Sean Rogers); “P”; and a microscopic “P”.

Consistent with the tradition of an effigy of the reigning sovereign appearing on the obverse side of all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of His Majesty King Charles III will appear on the obverse side of the coin together with the following inscriptions: “CHARLES III”; “AUSTRALIA”; Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the denomination of the coin followed by “DOLLAR”, “DOLLARS” or “CENTS” as the case requires; and “XKILO 9999 Ag” (where “X” is the nominal weight in kilograms of the coin, expressed as a whole number or a common fraction in Arabic numerals). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Dan Thorne “DT”.

50c 2025 1/2oz Silver Snake Coin (Proof)

$1 2025 1oz Silver Snake Coin (Proof)

$2 2025 2oz Silver Snake Coin (Proof)
$1 2025 1oz Silver Snake Coloured Coin (Proof)

$1 2025 1oz Silver Snake High Relief Coin

$8 2025 5oz Silver Snake High Relief Coin

The design on the 2025 silver snake coins (proof) and 2025 silver snake high relief coins consists of, in the foreground, a stylised representation of a snake coiled up on a rock, below the hanging foliage of a willow tree. In the background is a stylised representation of a river and mountains. The design includes the following inscriptions: the Chinese language character (蛇), pronounced shé under the Pinyin system, and meaning snake; “SNAKE”; “2025”; “SR” (being the initials of designer Sean Rogers); and “P”. On the coloured coin, the snake is coloured.

Consistent with the tradition of an effigy of the reigning sovereign appearing on the obverse side of all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of His Majesty King Charles III will appear on the obverse side of the coins together with the following inscriptions: “CHARLES III”; “AUSTRALIA”; Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the denomination of the coin followed by “DOLLAR”, “DOLLARS” or “CENTS” as the case requires; and “Xoz 9999 Ag” (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces of the coin, expressed as a whole number or a common fraction in Arabic numerals). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Dan Thorne “DT”.

$1 2025 1oz Silver Snake Gold-Plated Coin

The design on the $1 2025 1oz silver snake gold-plated coin consists of, in the foreground, a stylised representation of a snake coiled up on a rock, below the hanging foliage of a willow tree. The snake is gold-plated. In the background is a stylised representation of a river and mountains. The design includes the following inscriptions: the Chinese language character (蛇), pronounced shé under the Pinyin system, and meaning snake; “SNAKE”; “2025”; “SR” (being the initials of designer Sean Rogers); “P”; and a microscopic “P”.

Consistent with the tradition of an effigy of the reigning sovereign appearing on the obverse side of all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of His Majesty King Charles III will appear on the obverse side of the coin together with the following inscriptions: “CHARLES III”; “AUSTRALIA”; Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the denomination of the coin followed by “DOLLAR”, “DOLLARS” or “CENTS” as the case requires; and “Xoz 9999 Ag” (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces of the coin, expressed as a whole number or a common fraction in Arabic numerals). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Dan Thorne “DT”.

$2 2025 2oz Silver Snake Antiqued Coin

The design on the $2 2025 2oz silver snake antiqued coin consists of, in the foreground, a stylised representation of a snake coiled up on a rock, below the hanging foliage of a willow tree. In the background is a stylised representation of a river and mountains. The design includes the following inscriptions: “2025”; “SR” (being the initials of designer Sean Rogers); and “P”.

Consistent with the tradition of an effigy of the reigning sovereign appearing on the obverse side of all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of His Majesty King Charles III will appear on the obverse side of the coin together with the following inscriptions: “CHARLES III”; “AUSTRALIA”; Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the denomination of the coin followed by “DOLLAR”, “DOLLARS” or “CENTS” as the case requires; and “Xoz 9999 Ag” (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces of the coin, expressed as a whole number or a common fraction in Arabic numerals). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Dan Thorne “DT”.

$1 2025 1oz Silver Snake with Dragon Privy Coin

The design on the $1 2025 silver snake with dragon privy coin consists of, in the foreground, a stylised representation of a snake coiled up on a rock, below the hanging foliage of a willow tree. In the background is a stylised representation of a river and mountains. The design includes the following inscriptions: the Chinese language character (蛇), pronounced shé under the Pinyin system, and meaning snake; “SNAKE”; “2025”; “SR” (being the initials of designer Sean Rogers); “P”; and a microscopic “P”. The design also includes a stylised representation of a Chinese dragon enclosed in a circle.

Consistent with the tradition of an effigy of the reigning sovereign appearing on the obverse side of all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of His Majesty King Charles III will appear on the obverse side of the coin together with the following inscriptions: “CHARLES III”; “AUSTRALIA”; Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the denomination of the coin followed by “DOLLAR”, “DOLLARS” or “CENTS” as the case requires; and “Xoz 9999 Ag” (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces of the coin, expressed as a whole number or a common fraction in Arabic numerals). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Dan Thorne “DT”.

$5 2025 1/20oz Gold Snake Coin

$25 2025 1/4oz Gold Snake Coin

$50 2025 1/2oz Gold Snake Coin

$200 2025 2oz Gold Snake Coin

$1,000 2025 10oz Gold Snake Coin

The design on the 2025 gold snake coins consists of a stylised representation of a snake coiled around a bamboo plant. The design includes the following inscriptions: the Chinese language character (蛇), pronounced shé under the Pinyin system, and meaning snake; “SNAKE”; “2025”; “SR” (being the initials of designer Sean Rogers); and “P”. The $200 and $1,000 coins include a microscopic “P”.

Consistent with the tradition of an effigy of the reigning sovereign appearing on the obverse side of all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of His Majesty King Charles III will appear on the obverse side of the coins together with the following inscriptions: “CHARLES III”; “AUSTRALIA”; Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the denomination of the coin followed by “DOLLAR”, “DOLLARS” or “CENTS” as the case requires; and “Xoz 9999 Au” (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces of the coin, expressed as a whole number or a common fraction in Arabic numerals). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Dan Thorne “DT”.

$100 2025 1oz Gold Snake with Dragon Privy Coin

The design on the $100 2025 1oz gold snake with dragon privy coin consists of a stylised representation of a snake coiled around a bamboo plant. The design includes the following inscriptions: the Chinese language character (蛇), pronounced shé under the Pinyin system, and meaning snake; “SNAKE”; “2025”; “SR” (being the initials of designer Sean Rogers); “P”; and a microscopic “P”. The design also includes a stylised representation of a Chinese dragon enclosed in a circle.

Consistent with the tradition of an effigy of the reigning sovereign appearing on the obverse side of all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of His Majesty King Charles III will appear on the obverse side of the coin together with the following inscriptions: “CHARLES III”; “AUSTRALIA”; Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the denomination of the coin followed by “DOLLAR”, “DOLLARS” or “CENTS” as the case requires; and “Xoz 9999 Au” (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces of the coin, expressed as a whole number or a common fraction in Arabic numerals). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Dan Thorne “DT”.

$25 2025 1/4oz Gold Snake Coin (Proof)

$100 2025 1oz Gold Snake Coin (Proof)

$100 2025 1oz Gold Snake Coloured Coin (Proof)

$100 2025 1oz Gold Snake High Relief Coin

The design on the 2025 gold snake coins (proof ) and 2025 gold snake high relief coin consists of a stylised representation of a snake coiled around a bamboo plant. The design includes the following inscriptions: the Chinese language character (蛇), pronounced shé under the Pinyin system, and meaning snake; “SNAKE”; “2025”; “SR” (being the initials of designer Sean Rogers); and “P”. On the coloured coin, the snake is coloured.

Consistent with the tradition of an effigy of the reigning sovereign appearing on the obverse side of all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of His Majesty King Charles III will appear on the obverse side of the coins together with the following inscriptions: “CHARLES III”; “AUSTRALIA”; Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the denomination of the coin followed by “DOLLAR”, “DOLLARS” or “CENTS” as the case requires; and “Xoz 9999 Au” (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces of the coin, expressed as a whole number or a common fraction in Arabic numerals). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Dan Thorne “DT”.

$100 2025 1oz Platinum Snake Coin (Proof)

The design on the $100 2025 1oz platinum snake coin (proof) consists of a stylised representation of a snake coiled around a bamboo plant. The design includes the following inscriptions: the Chinese language character (蛇), pronounced shé under the Pinyin system, and meaning snake; “SNAKE”; “2025”; “SR” (being the initials of designer Sean Rogers); and “P”.

Consistent with the tradition of an effigy of the reigning sovereign appearing on the obverse side of all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of His Majesty King Charles III will appear on the obverse side of the coin together with the following inscriptions: “CHARLES III”; “AUSTRALIA”; Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the denomination of the coin followed by “DOLLAR”, “DOLLARS” or “CENTS” as the case requires; and “Xoz 9995 Pt” (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces of the coin, expressed as a whole number or a common fraction in Arabic numerals). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Dan Thorne “DT”.

$100 2025 1oz Platinum Snake Coin

The design on the $100 2025 1oz platinum snake coin consists of a stylised representation of a snake coiled around a bamboo plant. The design includes the following inscriptions: the Chinese language character (蛇), pronounced shé under the Pinyin system, and meaning snake; “SNAKE”; “2025”; “SR” (being the initials of designer Sean Rogers); “P”; and a microscopic “P”.

Consistent with the tradition of an effigy of the reigning sovereign appearing on the obverse side of all Australian legal tender coinage, an effigy of His Majesty King Charles III will appear on the obverse side of the coin together with the following inscriptions: “CHARLES III”; “AUSTRALIA”; Arabic numerals for the amount, in dollars or cents, of the denomination of the coin followed by “DOLLAR”, “DOLLARS” or “CENTS” as the case requires; and “Xoz 9995 Pt” (where “X” is the nominal weight in ounces of the coin, expressed as a whole number or a common fraction in Arabic numerals). The obverse design includes the initials of the designer Dan Thorne “DT”.

$1 2025 13.5g Base Metal Snake Coin

The design on the $1 2025 13.5g base metal snake coin consists of, in the foreground, a stylised representation of a snake coiled up on a rock, below the hanging foliage of a willow tree. In the background is a stylised representation of a river and mountains. The design includes the following inscriptions: the Chinese language character (蛇), pronounced shé under the Pinyin system, and meaning snake; “SNAKE”; “2025”; “SR” (being the initials of designer Sean Rogers); and “P”.