1 oz Silver Lunar III Horse 2026 (Mintage: 6,000 | Proof)
- Mare with foal: in full motion
- Colour minting: in warm brown tones
- Perth Mint: highly esteemed worldwide
- Mare with foalArtfully set against snow-capped mountains
- Colour mintingColours shine on mirror-polished silver surface
- Perth MintWith mint mark P and portrait of King Charles III
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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
A special edition
Alongside the bullion coins, The Perth Mint issues special editions, for example with colour, gilding or an antiqued finish.
On this edition the design is rendered in colour.
At a glance
- Issuer
- The Perth Mint
- Face value
- 1 Australian dollar
- Fine weight
- 1 ounce fine silver
- Fineness
- 99.99%
- Year
- 2026
- Issue limit per The Perth Mint
- 6,000 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.
Exclusive Silver Coin Lunar III Horse 2026 in Proof – Limited Collector's Edition
- Minting quality: Highest minting quality Proof (PP)
- Strictly limited: Only 6,000 specimens worldwide
- Investment goal: Perfect inflation hedge with appreciation potential
- Design: Majestic mare with foal in dynamic gallop
- Material/Fineness: 1 ounce of purest silver 999.9/1,000
- Manufacturer: The renowned Perth Mint from Australia
- Country of origin: Australia – home of high-quality bullion coins
The 1 oz Silver Lunar III Horse 2026 in Proof embodies the perfect symbiosis of numismatic rarity and crisis-proof investment. With a strictly limited mintage of only 6,000 pieces worldwide, you are securing an extraordinary collector's item that is already considered one of the most sought-after silver coins of 2026.
Fascinating Design with Cultural Depth
The artistic design depicts a magnificent mare with her young foal in full motion. The elegantly flowing manes and the dynamic galloping pose against the backdrop of imposing mountain ranges lend this coin an extraordinary vitality. The Chinese character for "horse" and the inscription "HORSE 2026" underscore the cultural significance of this seventh animal in the Chinese zodiac.
"In Chinese mythology, the horse symbolises strength, elegance and freedom – qualities that also distinguish this exclusive bullion coin."
Why This Lunar Coin Enriches Your Portfolio
People born in the Year of the Horse are considered energetic and freedom-loving. These characteristics are also reflected in the performance of the Lunar series. The Perth Mint has once again set new standards with the third Lunar series. In particular, the coloured version in Proof quality makes this coin a true jewel for discerning collectors.
- Tax-free gains after just one year of holding
- Physical silver as a proven crisis protection
- High industrial demand ensures long-term value stability
- Perfect denomination for flexible liquidity
- Guaranteed cross-generational wealth preservation
Premium Quality from the Perth Mint
The Australian Perth Mint enjoys the highest international reputation for its flawless minting. With a diameter of 40.90 mm and a fine weight of exactly 31.10 grams of pure silver (999.9/1,000), this coin meets the highest quality standards. The reverse features the portrait of King Charles III, designed by the renowned artist Dan Thorne.
The elegant display stand not only protects your valuable investment but also presents it stylishly in your collection. As legal tender with a face value of 1 AUD, this coin underscores its status as a reputable investment.
Silver – The Underestimated Investment Opportunity
While many investors focus on gold, silver often offers better value for money. Rising demand from future technologies such as solar energy and electric mobility is meeting a limited supply. This constellation promises attractive long-term appreciation. At the same time, silver has served as a proven medium of exchange for thousands of years – a quality that can be worth its weight in gold in uncertain times.
Secure your specimen of the strictly limited 1 oz Silver Lunar III Horse 2026 in Proof now. With only 6,000 pieces worldwide, this coin is not only a smart investment in your financial future, but also a fascinating collector's item with extraordinary appreciation potential.
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