5 oz Silver Lunar III Horse 2026 (Mintage: 2,500)
- Colored Design: galloping horses
- Perth Mint: renowned mint
- Ideal Gift: symbol of success
- Colored DesignHorse and foal gallop in brown, orange and beige
- Perth MintThe P mint mark confirms its origin from Perth
- Ideal GiftIn China, the horse stands for energy, freedom and success
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Lunar III, Year of the Horse 2026
Mare and foal at a gallop,facing each other.
Image of the animal side: mare and foal in colour at a gallop against mountains, at the top the character 馬 and HORSE 2026, on the left a P
The animal of the year
A design by Ing Ing Jong
The line above follows the description of The Perth Mint.
The year’s gold coin bears a different image, also by Ing Ing Jong: a horse with elevated hooves.
The Perth Mint presents the horse under the heading “Symbol of strength”.
The character 馬
At the top centre are the Chinese character for horse and HORSE 2026, on the left the P of The Perth Mint.
The Year of the Horse began on 17 February 2026.
The mare’s head
The character 馬
Name and year
The series
One animal a year since 1996
In 1996 The Perth Mint became the first mint to release an Australian lunar programme, as it states. Each series follows the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac: Lunar I from 1996 to 2007, Lunar II from 2008 to 2019, Lunar III from 2020 to 2031.
Each year one animal is added, and the snake, the horse and the goat each have separate designs for gold and silver. The snake is the sixth animal of Lunar III, the horse the seventh, the goat the eighth.
Since the snake of 2025, the effigy side has shown King Charles III, portrayed by Dan Thorne.
Snake2025
Horse2026
Goat2027
The mint
The P of Perth
The Perth Mint was founded in a gold rush. In 1892 a find near Coolgardie set off Australia’s second great gold rush of the 19th century. Premier Sir John Forrest did not want the gold to leave Western Australia for processing and secured a branch of the Royal Mint in Perth.
On 20 June 1899 the first gold was processed and struck there, and The Perth Mint has operated continuously on the same site in East Perth ever since. The sovereigns from Perth carried a small P above the date.
The designs of the snake, the horse and the goat also bear a P, as The Perth Mint’s mintmark. Today it is owned by the State of Western Australia.
The finish
The design in colour
In this version the animal is rendered in colour, on the design of the year’s silver coin.
At a glance
- Issuer
- The Perth Mint
- Face value
- 8 Australian dollars
- Fine weight
- 5 ounces fine silver
- Fineness
- 99.99%
- Year
- 2026
All details according to The Perth Mint, the face value as it appears on the coin.
Struck in Perth since 1899.
Lunar III, Year of the Horse 2026.
5 oz Silver Lunar III Horse 2026 – An Extraordinary Rarity for Discerning Collectors
- Strictly limited: Only 2,500 pieces of this sought-after issue exist worldwide
- Growth potential: Enormous appreciation potential due to extreme limited mintage and high collector demand
- Rare collector's coin: A true rarity for lovers of exclusive minted pieces
- Design: Breathtaking colourised depiction of two galloping horses with Chinese character
- Material: 155.50 g of purest silver at the highest fineness of 999/1,000
- Manufacturer: The renowned Perth Mint from Australia
- Investment objective: Bullion coin with inflation hedge, wealth protection and crisis protection
- Country of origin: Australia
This magnificent collector's coin from the legendary Lunar Series III combines the finest minting artistry with a fascinating colour design. With a very low mintage of just 2,500 pieces worldwide, it ranks among the most sought-after issues of the 2026 year of issue. The Year of the Horse in the Chinese zodiac is honoured here in an impressive manner.
A design that makes collectors' hearts beat faster
The reverse of this extraordinary silver coins depicts two majestic horses in full motion. A fully grown horse with a flowing dark mane gallops powerfully alongside a younger foal – both colourised in warm shades of brown. The detailed depiction set against a mountainous landscape with tufts of grass in the foreground bears testament to masterful craftsmanship. The Chinese character for "horse" along with the inscription "HORSE 2026" complete the harmonious overall composition. The small "P" on the left edge confirms the coin's origin from the Perth Mint.
The obverse presents the portrait of King Charles III in classic profile. The inscription "CHARLES III · AUSTRALIA" along with the specifications "5oz 9999 Ag" and "8 DOLLARS" underline the official character of this Australian coin.
Technical perfection from the Perth Mint
The Perth Mint enjoys an outstanding reputation worldwide for its Silver Lunar minted pieces. This 5-ounce issue impresses with:
- An impressive diameter of 61 mm for maximum design presentation
- Brilliant Uncirculated quality direct from the mint
- Safe storage in a high-quality coin capsule
- Fineness of 999/1,000 – the purest silver standard
- Official face value of 8 Australian Dollars
In Chinese culture, the horse symbolises energy, freedom and success. People born in the Year of the Horse are considered lively, intelligent and independent.
Why this coin is a genuine collector's piece
The combination of strict limited mintage, elaborate colourisation and the popular Lunar theme makes this minted piece an absolute highlight. While regular bullion coins are produced in mintages of millions, only 2,500 examples of this colourised variant were made. For collectors of the Lunar Series III, this issue is practically indispensable.
Silver has proven itself as a store of value over millennia. The limited availability of the precious metal, combined with rising industrial demand in sectors such as electronics, solar technology and medicine, underlines the long-term significance of this commodity. Profits from the sale of silver are generally tax-free after a holding period of at least one year – a further advantage for forward-thinking investors.
Who is this coin particularly suited for?
This exclusive collector's coin is aimed at enthusiasts who seek the extraordinary. Whether as an addition to an existing Lunar collection, as an exceptional gift or as a long-term investment – the 5 oz Silver Lunar III Horse 2026 meets the highest standards. The colourisation lends it a unique character that sets it clearly apart from the classic silver issues.
Secure one of the few available examples of this rarity now and enrich your collection with a true masterpiece of Australian minting art!
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