1 oz Silver Lunar III Horse 2026 (Mintage: 50,000)
- Colour-finished: in warm brown tones
- Perth Mint: minting art since 1899
- Symbolic power: for freedom and success
- Colour-finishedHorse and foal gallop in vivid brown tones
- Perth MintOne of the oldest and most respected mints worldwide
- Symbolic powerIdeal for anyone born in the Year of the Horse
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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
- 1 Australian dollar
- Fine weight
- 1 ounce 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.
1 oz Silver Lunar III Horse 2026 – Coloured Rarity with Only 50,000 Pieces
- Limited: Low mintage of only 50,000 pieces worldwide
- Growth potential: Very high appreciation potential due to limited availability and strong collector demand
- Rarity: Rare collector's coin with elaborate colouring
- Investment objective: Bullion coin with inflation hedge and wealth preservation as well as crisis protection
- Design: Two majestic horses in a dynamic pose with Chinese character – artfully coloured
- Material: Purest silver with a fineness of 999.9/1,000
- Manufacturer: Perth Mint – Australia's most renowned mint
- Country of origin: Australia
This extraordinary collector's coin from the popular Lunar Series III combines the finest minting artistry with fascinating symbolism. The Year of the Horse 2026 is honoured in a unique way through this coloured edition. With a strictly limited mintage, this piece ranks among the most sought-after silver coins of the year of issue.
A design that makes collectors' hearts beat faster
The reverse of this Silver Lunar coin depicts two magnificent horses in full motion. A fully grown horse with a flowing mane gallops powerfully alongside a younger foal – both coloured in warm shades of brown. The detailed depiction set against a stylised mountain landscape with grasses in the foreground is testament to masterful craftsmanship. The Chinese character for "horse" (馬) along with the inscriptions "HORSE" and "2026" complete the impressive design. The "P" for Perth Mint guarantees the authenticity of this rarity.
The obverse – Royal elegance
The obverse features the portrait of King Charles III in a classic side profile. The inscription "CHARLES III AUSTRALIA" frames the dignified likeness. Below it, the key details can be found: 1oz 9999 Ag and the face value of 1 Dollar. This combination of traditional design and modern collectible makes the coin a true treasure.
Technical specifications at a glance
- Fine weight: 31.10 grams (1 ounce) of purest silver
- Fineness: 999.9/1,000 – highest purity
- Diameter: 40.90 mm
- Face value: 1 AUD (Australian Dollar)
- Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated in a protective coin capsule
- Colouring: Elaborate colour enhancement of the design
In the Chinese zodiac, the horse symbolises energy, freedom and success. People born in the Year of the Horse are considered lively, intelligent and independent.
Why this coin enriches your portfolio
The limitation to just 50,000 pieces worldwide makes this coloured edition a truly special item. While the regular Lunar coins are struck in significantly higher quantities, this special edition is specifically aimed at discerning collectors. The combination of limited mintage, elaborate colouring and the popularity of the Lunar series creates ideal conditions for attractive appreciation potential.
Silver has proven itself as a reliable store of value over millennia. Industrial demand – particularly in electronics, solar technology and medicine – ensures a stable base demand. Profits from sales are generally tax-free after a holding period of at least one year. A further advantage that makes this investment particularly attractive.
The Perth Mint – a guarantee of quality
Since 1899, the Perth Mint in Western Australia has been striking world-class coins. As one of the oldest and most respected mints in the world, it stands for uncompromising quality and innovative designs. The Lunar series is one of its most successful product lines and enjoys enormous popularity among collectors around the globe. Every coin leaves the facility in Brilliant Uncirculated condition and is delivered safely in a coin capsule.
Secure this rare collector's coin now and add a truly extraordinary piece to your collection. The combination of fine silver, artful colouring and strict limitation makes the 1 oz Silver Lunar III Horse 2026 a highlight for every collector and enthusiast of Australian coins.
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