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Revel in the serpentine elegance of this kilo-sized representation of good fortune.
According to the Chinese zodiac, the Snake ushers in a time of renewal and new opportunities in 2025, which falls under the influence of the Wood element signifying growth. People born under the sign of the Wood Snake are easy-going and even-tempered, preferring to remain cool, calm and collected even in times of hardship. Blessed with innate elegance and a keen intuition, the Wood Snake likes order and has a strong affinity for the finer things, such as this highly exclusive coin, which has been masterfully crafted in one kilogram of 99.99% pure gold to help attract an abundance of good fortune.
Arm yourself with the Snake’s wisdom and poise in 2025.
COIN HIGHLIGHTS
- Coin #4 in the series. Welcome the Year of the Snake (2025) with this fourth coin in RCM's annual Lunar Year series of gold kilo coins.
- A pure gold kilo coin. The most prestigious piece in our annual Lunar New Year collection, this highly exclusive collectible has been meticulously crafted in one kilogram of 99.99% pure gold and features an impressive diameter of 102 mm – that’s a big canvas with lots of room for fine details that have special significance.
- A very low mintage. Only 50 coins are available to collectors worldwide. It’s must-have for any collectors with an eye for beauty, a love of craftsmanship and an interest in rare numismatic treasures.
- Born in the Year of the Snake. Honours those born in the Year of the Snake: 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013 and 2025.
- Includes serialized certificate. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.
- NO GST/HST
PACKAGING
Your Lunar Year of the Snake pure gold kilo coin is encapsulated and elegantly presented in a red lacquered wood case with a red outer box, evoking the Chinese New Year custom of gifting “lucky money” in a red envelope.
DESIGNED TO ATTRACT PROSPERITY
The intricately engraved design is a blessing of prosperity and good fortune, represented by its many auspicious art elements – such as the clouds that traditionally symbolize good fortune.
LUXURIOUS PACKAGING
Your gold kilo coin comes encapsulated and elegantly presented in a luxurious red lacquered wooden case with a red beauty box, evoking the Chinese New Year custom of gifting “lucky money” in a red envelope.
DID YOU KNOW?
Every year in the Chinese zodiac’s 12-year cycle is ruled by a different sign, and each zodiac animal is associated with one of the five elements, meaning the Wood Snake is only celebrated once every 60 years. The last Year of the Wood Snake was 1965, and the next one after 2025 will be… 2085.
Of the five snake types (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water), the Wood Snake has the reputation for being the most disciplined.
The reverse design by artist Aries Cheung captures the strength and elegance of the Chinese zodiac’s most enigmatic animal sign, the Snake, by focusing on the body’s swirling serpentine motion, which is echoed in the auspicious cloud shapes. Wrapping itself around the Chinese character for “Snake,” the zodiac animal strikes a regal pose as it faces the viewer. Its lucky flower, the orchid, represents the Wood element in 2025; rendered in a visual style inspired by brush painting and papercut folk art, the blossoms symbolize beauty, refinement and high virtues. The reverse also includes the word “CANADA” and a face value of “2500 DOLLARS”. The obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Canadian artist Steven Rosati.
ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN MINT
The Royal Canadian Mint is known as one of the most reputable mints in the world. The Ottawa Branch of the Royal Mint opened in 1908 and was renamed The Royal Canadian Mint in 1931 when control was transferred to the Canadian government. Their high standards for excellence and quality allowed them to be the first refinery to manufacture 9999 fine gold bullion coins in 1982, as well as the first to reach 99999 fine gold purity in 1998.
| 10298 | |
| 2025 | |
| Proof | |
| New | |
| 9999 | |
| Canada | |
| Royal Canadian Mint | |
| CAD 2500 | |
| 50 | |
| Steven Rosati (obverse) Aries Cheung (reverse) |
| 1 kilogram | |
| 102 |
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Revel in the serpentine elegance of this kilo-sized representation of good fortune.
According to the Chinese zodiac, the Snake ushers in a time of renewal and new opportunities in 2025, which falls under the influence of the Wood element signifying growth. People born under the sign of the Wood Snake are easy-going and even-tempered, preferring to remain cool, calm and collected even in times of hardship. Blessed with innate elegance and a keen intuition, the Wood Snake likes order and has a strong affinity for the finer things, such as this highly exclusive coin, which has been masterfully crafted in one kilogram of 99.99% pure gold to help attract an abundance of good fortune.
Arm yourself with the Snake’s wisdom and poise in 2025.
COIN HIGHLIGHTS
*Coin #4 in the series. Welcome the Year of the Snake (2025) with this fourth coin in RCM's annual Lunar Year series of gold kilo coins.
*A pure gold kilo coin. The most prestigious piece in our annual Lunar New Year collection, this highly exclusive collectible has been meticulously crafted in one kilogram of 99.99% pure gold and features an impressive diameter of 102 mm – that’s a big canvas with lots of room for fine details that have special significance.
*A very low mintage. Only 50 coins are available to collectors worldwide. It’s must-have for any collectors with an eye for beauty, a love of craftsmanship and an interest in rare numismatic treasures.
*Born in the Year of the Snake. Honours those born in the Year of the Snake: 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013 and 2025.
*Includes serialized certificate. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.
*NO GST/HST
PACKAGING
Your Lunar Year of the Snake pure gold kilo coin is encapsulated and elegantly presented in a red lacquered wood case with a red outer box, evoking the Chinese New Year custom of gifting “lucky money” in a red envelope.
DESIGNED TO ATTRACT PROSPERITY
The intricately engraved design is a blessing of prosperity and good fortune, represented by its many auspicious art elements – such as the clouds that traditionally symbolize good fortune.
LUXURIOUS PACKAGING
Your gold kilo coin comes encapsulated and elegantly presented in a luxurious red lacquered wooden case with a red beauty box, evoking the Chinese New Year custom of gifting “lucky money” in a red envelope.
DID YOU KNOW?
Every year in the Chinese zodiac’s 12-year cycle is ruled by a different sign, and each zodiac animal is associated with one of the five elements, meaning the Wood Snake is only celebrated once every 60 years. The last Year of the Wood Snake was 1965, and the next one after 2025 will be… 2085.
Of the five snake types (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water), the Wood Snake has the reputation for being the most disciplined.
The reverse design by artist Aries Cheung captures the strength and elegance of the Chinese zodiac’s most enigmatic animal sign, the Snake, by focusing on the body’s swirling serpentine motion, which is echoed in the auspicious cloud shapes. Wrapping itself around the Chinese character for “Snake,” the zodiac animal strikes a regal pose as it faces the viewer. Its lucky flower, the orchid, represents the Wood element in 2025; rendered in a visual style inspired by brush painting and papercut folk art, the blossoms symbolize beauty, refinement and high virtues. The reverse also includes the word “CANADA” and a face value of “2500 DOLLARS”. The obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Canadian artist Steven Rosati.
ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN MINT
The Royal Canadian Mint is known as one of the most reputable mints in the world. The Ottawa Branch of the Royal Mint opened in 1908 and was renamed The Royal Canadian Mint in 1931 when control was transferred to the Canadian government. Their high standards for excellence and quality allowed them to be the first refinery to manufacture 9999 fine gold bullion coins in 1982, as well as the first to reach 99999 fine gold purity in 1998.