1 oz Gold Lunar III Horse 2026 (Mintage: 30,000)
- Perth Mint: minting excellence since 1899
- Artistic design: in full gallop
- Highest fineness: 999.9/1,000
- Perth MintThe Australian mint has stood for quality since 1899
- Artistic designFlowing mane and fine details, struck in glossy and matte finish
- Highest finenessPurest investment gold, Brilliant Uncirculated in protective coin capsule
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Lunar III, Year of the Horse 2026
The horse rears,behind it mountains and grassland.
Image of the animal side: a rearing horse against mountains and grassland, at the top left the character 馬 and HORSE 2026, on the right 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 silver coin bears a different image, also by Ing Ing Jong: a mare with her foal at a gallop.
The Perth Mint presents the horse under the heading “Symbol of strength”.
The character 馬
At the top left is the Chinese character for horse, below it HORSE 2026, on the right the P of The Perth Mint.
The Year of the Horse began on 17 February 2026.
Head and mane
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 bullion coin in gold
The gold bullion coin comes in sizes from 1/20 ounce up to 10 ounces, each with the same design. It is legal tender in Australia.
The design contains a micro-engraved mark intended to make counterfeiting harder. It can only be made out with a magnifying glass.
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At a glance
- Issuer
- The Perth Mint
- Face value
- 100 Australian dollars
- Minimum weight
- 31.107 g
- Fine weight
- 1 ounce fine gold
- Fineness
- 99.99%
- Maximum diameter
- 32.60 mm
- Year
- 2026
- Maximum mintage per The Perth Mint
- 30,000 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.
1 oz Gold Lunar III Horse 2026 – Majestic Bullion Coin with Limited Mintage
- Investment objective: Bullion coin with inflation hedge and lasting value preservation
- Design: Powerful horse in a dynamic pose with Chinese character
- Material / Fineness: Purest gold with an impressive fineness of 999.9/1,000
- Manufacturer: The renowned Perth Mint from Australia
- Country of origin: Australia
- Special features: Strictly limited to only 30,000 pieces worldwide
The Gold Lunar III Horse 2026 embodies the perfect symbiosis of traditional craftsmanship and modern investment. With its mintage limited to 30,000 pieces, this gold coin ranks among the most sought-after collector's items from the renowned Perth Mint.
The Year of the Horse – Symbol of Freedom and Strength
A majestic horse gallops powerfully across the obverse of this extraordinary coin. The flowing mane and dynamic movement have been masterfully captured by the engravers of the Perth Mint. The Chinese character for "Horse" and the year of issue 2026 complete the artistic design. People born in the Year of the Horse are considered freedom-loving, energetic, and success-oriented – qualities that are also reflected in this bullion coin.
"Gold is the oldest currency in the world and has never had a value of zero – a timeless store of value for over 6,000 years."
Royal Reverse Featuring King Charles III
The reverse features the dignified portrait of King Charles III, surrounded by the country designation "AUSTRALIA" and the face value of 100 Australian Dollars. This official minting underscores its status as legal tender and lends the coin additional security and authenticity.
Why the Gold Lunar III Horse 2026 Enriches Your Portfolio
In times of economic uncertainty, savvy investors seek stable assets. Gold has proven itself over millennia as a crisis hedge. While paper money loses purchasing power through inflation, physical gold retains its intrinsic value. Incidentally, the world's largest gold holders are the central banks themselves – a clear signal that even the guardians of paper money trust in the stability of gold.
Tax Advantages and Long-Term Appreciation
- VAT exemption: Investment gold is exempt from VAT (Value Added Tax) in Germany
- Tax-free gains: After a holding period of at least one year, profits from sales are completely tax-free
- Inflation hedge: Gold protects your wealth from the gradual erosion of purchasing power
- Worldwide acceptance: Gold is recognised and valued as a means of payment everywhere
- Physical ownership: You hold real value in your hands, independent of banks or digital systems
Technical Perfection Down to the Last Detail
With a diameter of 32.60 mm and a fine weight of exactly 31.10 grams, this coin corresponds to a full ounce of pure gold. The fineness of 999.9/1,000 guarantees the highest quality. Each coin is delivered in a protective capsule that permanently preserves its Brilliant Uncirculated condition.
The Perth Mint enjoys an excellent worldwide reputation for its outstanding minting quality. Since 1899, the Australian mint has stood for perfection and innovation. The Lunar series has established itself as one of the most successful coin series, with earlier issues today trading at impressive prices.
Your Investment in the Future
The limited mintage of only 30,000 pieces makes this gold coin a coveted collector's item with considerable appreciation potential. Experience shows that the popular Lunar coins are often sold out shortly after release. Those who wait too long will then have to pay significant premiums on the secondary market.
Gold serves not only as a hedge against inflation and currency risks – it is also a fascinating piece of history in your hands. While fiat currencies come and go, gold has shone for millennia and will never lose its lustre. It is the perfect instrument for your retirement provision and can easily be passed down from generation to generation.
"Throughout all of human history, gold has outlasted every currency. It is the money of God and offers protection against political and economic crises."
Secure your piece of the 1 oz Gold Lunar III Horse 2026 now and benefit from the perfect combination of collector's value, investment gold, and artistic masterpiece. This coin unites everything that makes a first-class gold investment: rarity, beauty, and enduring value.
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