1/2 oz Gold Lunar III Horse 2026
- Striking design: rearing horse
- Perth Mint: Australia's minting artistry
- Highest purity: fineness 999.9/1,000
- Striking designFlowing mane and raised hooves, finely detailed
- Perth MintThe renowned mint guarantees the highest quality
- Highest purityGold in its purest form, Brilliant Uncirculated in 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.
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At a glance
- Issuer
- The Perth Mint
- Face value
- 50 Australian dollars
- Minimum weight
- 15.553 g
- Fine weight
- 1/2 ounce fine gold
- Fineness
- 99.99%
- Maximum diameter
- 25.60 mm
- 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.
The majestic horse gallops in pure gold – Lunar III 2026
- Investment objective: Bullion coin with inflation hedge and wealth preservation, as well as 1/2 ounce and compact crisis protection
- Design: Powerful horse in dynamic motion with Chinese character
- Material / Fineness: Purest gold with an impressive fineness of 999.9/1,000
- Manufacturer: The renowned Perth Mint guarantees the highest minting quality
- Country of origin: Australia – land of golden treasures
With the 1/2 oz Gold Lunar III Horse 2026, you are securing an extraordinary masterpiece of Australian minting artistry. This fascinating gold coin combines thousands of years of Chinese symbolism with state-of-the-art minting technology – a true jewel for collectors and investors alike!
Powerful elegance meets timeless value retention
The Year of the Horse stands for energy, freedom, and success. These are precisely the attributes embodied by this magnificent bullion coin. With a diameter of 25.60 mm, it sits perfectly in the hand and immediately conveys the reassuring feeling of holding real value. The Perth Mint has once again succeeded in creating a work of art that stirs emotions.
"Gold is the world's oldest currency – and the horse has always symbolised strength and endurance. A perfect combination for your wealth protection!"
Why this Lunar coin in particular enriches your portfolio
The Lunar series is one of the most sought-after coin series in the world. But what makes this half ounce so special? It is the perfect balance between affordability and substantial gold ownership. While smaller denominations often carry disproportionately high premiums, the 1/2 oz offers an optimal price-to-performance ratio.
- Tax-free gains: After just one year of holding, your gains are completely tax-free
- VAT-exempt: You purchase gold without the usual 19% VAT (Value Added Tax)
- Worldwide acceptance: The face value of 50 AUD makes it an official legal tender
- Limited mintage: The Perth Mint strikes only limited quantities
A closer look at the fascinating details
The obverse depicts a powerful horse in full motion. The flowing mane, the muscular contours – every detail has been masterfully rendered. The Chinese character for "horse" and the inscription "Horse 2026" complete the harmonious design. On the reverse, King Charles III reigns with dignity, lending the coin additional numismatic significance.
With a fine weight of exactly 15.55 grams of pure gold, you hold a true treasure in your hands. The fineness of 999.9/1,000 means: here you receive gold in its purest form!
Your crisis-proof safe haven in uncertain times
While paper money can be printed at will, gold remains scarce. The world's largest central banks are hoarding gold reserves – a clear signal! They no longer fully trust their own fiat money. Should you?
This Lunar coin offers you:
- Protection against creeping inflation
- A safe haven in times of crisis
- Cross-generational wealth preservation
- High liquidity – sellable at any time
- No correlation to volatile stock markets
Comparison with other Lunar coins
Compared to the 1 oz version, the half ounce is significantly more affordable, yet offers the same design quality and collectability. Against the 1/4 oz, it scores with a better ratio of gold content to minting costs. The 1/2 oz is the golden middle ground – large enough for substantial gold ownership, small enough for regular additional purchases.
"Gold has shone for thousands of years and will never lose its lustre. It is the money of God and has never once had a value of zero."
Your investment in the future begins today
The Brilliant Uncirculated quality of this new stock guarantees you a flawless condition. Safely stored in a protective coin capsule, your new gold treasure will reach you in perfect condition. Conceived as an investment product, this coin combines the best of both worlds: numismatic collector value and pure gold value.
Remember: gold protects you from loss of purchasing power. While your money in the bank slowly loses value, gold retains its purchasing power. It is the big brother of silver and a proven store of value for over 6,000 years.
Secure your piece of the 1/2 oz Gold Lunar III Horse 2026 now – for your financial freedom, for your retirement provision, for your family's future. Because true values endure across generations!
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