Silver Coin 5 Oz Year of the Snake 2025 Proof

5 OZ SILVER - YEAR OF THE SNAKE - MOTHER OF PEARL LUNAR COIN

In the world of numismatics, coins from the free Mother of Pearl series have been consistently popular since their introduction. They combine the solid weight of the 5 Oz precious metal and a luxurious mother-of-pearl inlay with an elaborate motif. In addition to special themes, coins dedicated to the zodiac sign of the Chinese lunar calendar are also released annually. The patron saint of 2025 is the snake, whose unearthly qualities influence those born under its rule. With the onset of the sixth sign of the zodiac, we celebrate the Year of the Snake.

A technologically unique coin is being issued by the State of Solomon Islands in 2025 weighing 5 Oz (155.5 g) of the purest 99.9% silver. The coin contains an oval-shaped natural mother-of-pearl inlay. The mother-of-pearl is coloured in a colour motif specially chosen for this design.

The mother-of-pearl core in a shade of sky blue, inserted into the reverse side of the coin, depicts a mythological serpent hovering in the sky. Clouds and wind, the elements of the sky, are depicted on the body of the dragon, which is rendered in the style of traditional Chinese art. The motif is accompanied by the inscriptions 'YEAR OF THE DRAGON' and '2025'.

The obverse depicts a portrait of King Charles III by Dan Thorne with the artist's initials 'DT' and the inscriptions 'CHARLES III', 'SOLOMON ISLANDS', the face value '25 DOLLARS' and the weight and purity of the metal.

The coin is encased in an original presentation plate of cut glass and comes in a deluxe gift eui along with a numbered certificate of authenticity, in a limited edition of only 688 pieces for the entire world!

Lunar Coin "Mother of Pearl"

The coins in this series go through a lengthy and sophisticated production process. The pearl is extracted from the shells of the largest pearlfish (sea pearl) in the world - Pinctada Maxima, which grow up to 30 cm in diameter. The oysters are farmed on pearl farms in perfectly isolated areas of the oceans off the coasts of Australia, Tahiti, Fiji, Indonesia and the Philippines. Their shells have a very thick inner shell made up of pearl. It takes up to 12 weeks to select the most beautiful pearl shells for the Mother of Pearl series. They are then shaped to the desired form and ultrasonic waves are used to create a motif that is worked out in minute detail. To achieve the individual colouring, the pearl is soaked in a bath with the appropriate colour for a further 5 weeks. The mother-of-pearl core is then inserted into the coin using a complicated technical process.

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