As Lunar New Year ushers in the Year of the Snake, the NSW Government is celebrating with the latest addition to its popular Chinese Zodiac Birth Certificate series.

Whether you were born under the sign of the Snake or are welcoming a new family member in 2025, you can commemorate the occasion with a beautifully designed birth certificate featuring the striking landscapes of Mungo National Park.

The Snake is the fourth Chinese Zodiac animal to be showcased in the commemorative collection offered by the NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages. Since the series launched in 2022, nearly 10,000 certificates have been purchased, with the Year of the Dragon proving the most popular so far, selling a record 3,428 certificates since February 2024.

Commissioned artist Lucy Wang travelled across New South Wales to capture the essence of each Zodiac sign within the state’s most iconic landscapes. Mungo National Park was chosen to represent the Snake, as it is home to one of Australia’s largest reptiles, the Carpet Python (Morelia spilota). With its intricate black and brown patterns accented by golden spots, the Carpet Python holds cultural significance in the storytelling traditions of First Nations communities.

Lucy Wang’s artwork for the Year of the Snake certificate portrays the python gracefully resting on a tree log, gazing upward, against a backdrop of the Wall of China rock formations in Mungo National Park. The warm hues of a lavender and orange sunset add to the striking composition, blending nature and culture in a way that embodies the Snake’s intelligence and mystique.

NSW residents born in 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, and 2025 may find special meaning in this release, as these years are associated with the Year of the Snake. People born under this sign are often considered intuitive, graceful, and deeply connected to their inner strength.

In 2025, the Snake is associated with the Wood element, symbolising creativity and growth. The Carpet Python’s wise and gentle nature makes it a fitting representation of the Year of the Wood Snake in Australia.

The commemorative birth certificates are available to anyone born or adopted in NSW, offering a unique way to celebrate both personal milestones and cultural heritage.