1/4 oz Gold Lunar III Horse 2026
- Powerful Design: symbol of success
- Perth Mint: since 1899 in Australia
- Highest Fineness: 999.9/1,000
- Powerful DesignThe horse with flowing mane represents freedom and success
- Perth MintGlobally esteemed mint with a long tradition
- 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.
1/20ounce
1/10ounce
1/4ounce
1/2ounce
1ounce
2ounces
At a glance
- Issuer
- The Perth Mint
- Face value
- 25 Australian dollars
- Minimum weight
- 7.777 g
- Fine weight
- 1/4 ounce fine gold
- Fineness
- 99.99%
- Maximum diameter
- 20.60 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.
1/4 oz Gold Lunar III Horse 2026 – Powerful Elegance Meets Timeless Value Stability
- Investment objective: Bullion coin with inflation hedge and value preservation, as well as 1/4 oz and a small crisis protection
- Design: Majestic horse in dynamic motion with Chinese character
- Material / Fineness: Purest gold with an impressive fineness of 999.9/1,000
- Manufacturer: Minted by the world-famous Perth Mint
- Country of origin: Australia
The Gold Lunar III Horse 2026 embodies pure grace and untamed power. This extraordinary bullion coin combines millennia-old symbolism with state-of-the-art minting technology. The powerful steed adorning the obverse represents freedom, success, and tireless progress in Chinese astrology – qualities that also characterise your investment in these gold coins.
Masterful Minting with Profound Symbolism
The meticulously detailed design depicts a galloping horse with a flowing mane, seemingly leaping forth from the golden background. Every muscle contour, every movement has been perfectly captured by the artists of the Perth Mint. The Chinese character for "horse" along with the year 2026 complete the harmonious design. On the reverse, the portrait of King Charles III. reigns with dignity, framed by the technical specifications of this precious piece.
"Gold is the world's oldest currency – and the horse has always symbolised strength and endurance. This coin unites both into a timeless store of value."
Why This Coin Enriches Your Portfolio
With a fine weight of exactly 7.78 grams of pure gold, this quarter ounce offers the perfect entry point into the fascinating world of the Lunar series. The compact size of 20.60 mm in diameter makes it not only easy to handle, but also affordable for regular purchases. Particularly clever: while paper money gradually loses purchasing power through inflation, gold retains its intrinsic value – for over 6,000 years!
Your Benefits at a Glance
- Tax-free gains: After just one year of holding, your capital gains are completely tax-free
- VAT-exempt: Gold as an investment metal enjoys full VAT exemption
- Worldwide acceptance: The Perth Mint enjoys the highest international reputation
- Limited mintage: Lunar coins are only minted in their respective year
- Dual value: Collector's premium in addition to the pure gold value
Perth Mint – A Guarantee of the Highest Quality
The Australian Perth Mint is one of the most renowned mints in the world. Since 1899, it has stood for uncompromising quality and innovative designs. Every coin is delivered in Brilliant Uncirculated condition and is safely stored in a protective coin capsule. The fineness of 999.9/1,000 guarantees you the purest investment gold – a standard that enjoys the highest recognition worldwide.
Interestingly, the world's largest gold holders are the central banks themselves. This impressively demonstrates that even the custodians of paper money do not fully trust their own product. They know: gold has never had a value of zero, while countless paper currencies throughout history have become worthless.
The Perfect Investment for Turbulent Times
In a world full of uncertainties, this gold coin offers stability and security. Gold effectively protects you against loss of purchasing power and serves as a proven crisis protection. Its low correlation with other asset classes makes it an ideal building block for a balanced portfolio. The handy quarter ounce in particular is ideally suited for gradual wealth accumulation.
The Lunar III Horse 2026 is more than just a coin – it is a statement. A statement for foresight, for value stability, and for the conviction that true values endure through time. Secure your piece of this extraordinary bullion coin now and gallop together with the powerful horse into a golden future!
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