
Specification | Value |
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Denomination | £5 |
Alloy | Cupro-Nickel |
Weight | 28.28 g |
Diameter | 38.61mm |
Reverse Designer | Chris Costello |
Specification | Value |
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Obverse Designer | Martin Jennings |
Quality | Brilliant Uncirculated |
Year | 2025 |
Edge | Milled |
This 2025 Lunar Year of the Snake £5 is part of The Shēngxiào Collection meticulously crafted to honour this revered symbol of strength and wisdom.
Chinese New Year is one of the largest and best-known events in the Chinese lunar calendar. Incorporating blessings, family, traditions and carnival activities, the celebrations extend beyond China and take place throughout Southeast Asia and all around the world, especially in Chinese communities. Unlike in the Western calendar where the new year is a fixed date, the date of the Chinese New Year varies from late January to the middle of February.
The reverse of the coin features a stunning design by Chris Costello while the packaging artfully reflects Chinese culture.

The 2025 Lunar Year of the Snake £5 is available as a £5 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin, 1/40th oz Gold Proof Coin (Limited Edition 2,888), 1oz Silver Proof Coin (Limited Edition 3888), 5oz Silver Proof Coin (Limited Edition 288), 1/4oz Gold Proof Coin (Limited Edition 388), 1oz Gold Proof Coin (Limited Edition 888), 5oz Gold Proof Coin (Limited Edition 128), 1kg Silver Proof Coin (Limited Edition 50) and 1kg Gold Proof Coin (Limited Edition 8).
