2 oz Silver Lunar III Horse 2026 (Mintage: 1,888 | Antique Finish)
- Powerful Design: horses at full gallop
- Perth Mint: renowned mint
- Elegant Case: with certificate of authenticity
- Powerful DesignRearing horse with foal in a dynamic river landscape
- Perth MintMinted by Australia's most renowned mint
- Elegant CaseBlack case with glass front and Asian corner ornaments
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Lunar III, Year of the Horse 2026
Horses at a gallop,through splashing water.
Image of the animal side: several horses galloping through splashing water beneath ginkgo branches, at the bottom the year 2026, on the left a P
The animal of the year
A design by Ing Ing Jong
This edition bears a design of its own: the horses gallop from the distance into the foreground, and above them hang branches of a ginkgo.
The design also bears the year 2026 and the P of The Perth Mint.
The Year of the Horse began on 17 February 2026.
One of the horses
The year 2026
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
A special edition
Alongside the bullion coins, The Perth Mint issues special editions, for example with colour, gilding or an antiqued finish.
The Perth Mint issues this edition with an antiqued finish, as a silver coin of 2 ounces.
At a glance
- Issuer
- The Perth Mint
- Face value
- 2 Australian dollars
- Minimum weight
- 62.213 g
- Fine weight
- 2 ounces fine silver
- Fineness
- 99.99%
- Maximum diameter
- 40.69 mm
- Year
- 2026
- Maximum mintage per The Perth Mint
- 1,888 coins
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.
2 oz Silver Lunar III Horse 2026 – Antique Finish in a Strictly Limited Mintage of Only 1,888 Pieces
- Investment objective: Bullion coin with inflation hedge and wealth preservation – also ideal as a compact crisis protection
- Design: Breathtakingly detailed depiction of galloping horses in a dynamic river landscape, framed by lush vegetation – the Chinese zodiac sign of the Horse in all its power
- Material & fineness: 62.21 g of purest silver at the highest fineness of 999.9/1,000
- Manufacturer: Struck by the world-famous Perth Mint – Australia's most renowned mint
- Country of origin: Australia – legal tender with a face value of 2 AUD
There are coins you buy. And there are coins you covet. The 2 oz Silver Lunar III Horse 2026 in Antique Finish undoubtedly belongs to the second category. With a worldwide mintage of just 1,888 pieces, this coin is a true collector's gem – and the number 1,888 is no coincidence: in Chinese culture, the number eight is considered the ultimate lucky number, and three of them together promise triple good fortune.
A Design That Takes Your Breath Away
Anyone who holds this coin for the first time will be amazed. The reverse side shows an almost cinematic scene: in the foreground, a powerful horse rears up, while a young foal gallops through splashing water beside it. In the background, a sweeping landscape extends with more horses charging through waves and currents. Lush leaves and tendrils frame the entire image, lending the composition an almost baroque opulence. The Perth Mint's mintmark "P" can be found discreetly on the left edge, while the year 2026 adorns the lower coin rim.
The obverse presents the portrait of King Charles III in profile, surrounded by the inscription "CHARLES III AUSTRALIA" along with the details "2oz 9999 Ag" and "2 DOLLARS".
Antique Finish – When Silver Tells a Story
What sets this edition apart from the regular bullion strikes of the Lunar series? The Antique Finish. Through a special finishing process, the coin receives an artificially aged surface reminiscent of ancient artefacts. The raised areas shimmer brighter, while the recesses are darkened with patina. The result is a three-dimensional effect of breathtaking depth. Every individual strand of the horse's mane, every water droplet, every leaf – all stand out in relief, as if the scene were alive.
The Horse in the Chinese zodiac represents energy, freedom, and tireless drive. People born in the Year of the Horse are considered passionate, courageous, and adventurous.
Technical Specifications at a Glance
- Fine weight: 62.21 g (2 oz)
- Fineness: 999.9/1,000
- Diameter: 40.69 mm
- Face value: 2 AUD (Australian dollars)
- Year of issue: 2026
- Mintage: Only 1,888 pieces worldwide
- Condition: Antique Finish
- Packaging: Premium case with certificate of authenticity
The Lunar Series III – A Legend Among Silver Coins
The silver coins of the Australian Lunar series have been among the most sought-after collectibles worldwide for decades. What began with Lunar Series I in 1999 has long since grown into a phenomenon. The current third series started in 2020 and is dedicated – like its predecessors – to the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac calendar. Earlier issues such as the Mouse, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, and Snake are in some cases already sold out and command remarkable premiums on the secondary market. The Horse, as the seventh animal in the cycle, is unlikely to be any exception.
Why This Coin in Particular?
Silver has been a proven store of value for thousands of years. It possesses an intrinsic value that far exceeds its face value – supported by steadily growing industrial demand in areas such as electronics, solar technology, and medicine. At the same time, supply is limited. With a mintage of only 1,888 pieces, this effect is amplified considerably further.
There is also a tax advantage that many investors appreciate: profits from the sale of silver are generally tax-free after a holding period of at least one year. This makes this coin interesting not only for passionate collectors, but also for forward-thinking investors who wish to protect their wealth over the long term and pass it on from generation to generation.
Presentation That Inspires
The coin is delivered in an elegant black case with a glass front that showcases the strike in style. Asian-inspired corner ornaments on the glass frame underscore the cultural reference to the Chinese zodiac. The accompanying outer box features a silver illustration of the horse design on a black background with the inscription "Australian Lunar Series III". A certificate of authenticity confirms the genuineness and limited mintage – a thoroughly conceived complete package that makes collectors' hearts beat faster.
Secure one of only 1,888 examples of this extraordinary silver coin now. Because once they're gone, they're gone – and as everyone knows, the horse doesn't gallop back.
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