1/20 oz Gold Lunar III Horse 2026
- Powerful design: rearing horse
- Perth Mint: world-famous mint
- Highest purity: 999.9/1,000 fineness
- Powerful designFlowing mane and muscular body in finest minting
- Perth MintAustralian minting art featuring the image of Charles III
- Highest purityBrilliant Uncirculated and one of the purest coins in the world
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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
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1ounce
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At a glance
- Issuer
- The Perth Mint
- Face value
- 5 Australian dollars
- Minimum weight
- 1.555 g
- Fine weight
- 1/20 ounce fine gold
- Fineness
- 99.99%
- Maximum diameter
- 14.60 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.
1/20 oz Gold Lunar III Horse 2026 – Powerful Elegance Meets Timeless Value Retention
- Investment goal: Compact bullion coin with inflation hedge and lasting value retention – ideal as crisis protection in a handy size
- Design: Majestic horse in dynamic motion – a symbol of freedom, strength and success in the Chinese zodiac
- Precious metal & purity: Finest gold with an impressive fineness of 999.9/1,000
- Mint: Crafted by the world-famous Perth Mint of Australia
- Origin: Australia – land of gold deposits and numismatic masterpieces
The Gold Lunar III series reaches a new pinnacle of artistic perfection with the Year of the Horse 2026. This exquisite 1/20 oz gold coin combines thousands of years of Chinese symbolism with the most advanced minting technology from the Perth Mint. The powerful steed rearing up with its mane flowing embodies not only energy and vitality – it stands as a symbol for the unstoppable value retention that physical gold has demonstrated for over 6,000 years.
Masterful Detail Work in the Smallest Space
Despite its compact diameter of just 14.60 mm, the coin impresses with razor-sharp details. The flowing lines of the horse's mane, the precisely crafted musculature and the vivid depiction of the galloping animal bear witness to the highest minting artistry. On the reverse, the dignified portrait of King Charles III reigns – a sign of royal tradition and state guarantee.
"Gold is the currency of kings, silver the currency of merchants – but gold remains the eternal constant in a world full of uncertainties."
Why This Coin Enriches Your Portfolio
The 1/20 oz Gold Lunar III Horse 2026 is far more than just a gold coin. It is a statement for forward-thinking investors who understand that true value cannot be printed. While central banks worldwide are increasing their gold reserves – a clear signal of their waning confidence in their own paper money – this coin secures you a piece of enduring value.
The Advantages 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 complete exemption from VAT (Value Added Tax)
- Perfect denomination: The 1/20 oz is ideally suited for gradual wealth accumulation
- High liquidity: Lunar coins are sought after worldwide and can be traded at any time
- Collector value potential: Limited mintage can lead to additional appreciation in value
A Look into the Fascinating World of the Lunar Series
The Perth Mint has written numismatic history with its Lunar series. Since the launch of the first series, these coins have become highly sought-after collector's items. The third series, which began in 2020, sets new standards in terms of richness of detail and artistic design. The year 2026 marks the sixth design of this successful series.
What makes the Lunar coins so special? It is the perfect symbiosis of cultural significance, limited mintage and the security that only physical gold can offer. While paper money is devalued by inflation, gold retains its lustre – literally and figuratively.
The Horse in the Chinese Zodiac
People born in the Year of the Horse are considered energetic, freedom-loving and success-oriented. These qualities are perfectly reflected in the dynamic design of the coin. The rearing horse symbolises departure and progress – just like your decision to invest in lasting values.
Technical Perfection Meets Emotional Value
With a fineness of 999.9/1,000, this coin ranks among the purest gold coins in the world. The fine weight of 1.56 grams may seem modest, yet this small coin concentrates the entire fascination of the precious metal. Gold has never lost its value – unlike all paper currencies throughout history.
The coin is delivered in a protective capsule that preserves its immaculate condition for generations. Because gold is not only an investment for today, but a legacy for tomorrow. It survives economic crises, currency reforms and political upheavals unscathed.
"In times of uncertainty, the true value of enduring investments becomes apparent. Gold has outlasted every crisis in human history."
Your Investment in the Future
The 1/20 oz Gold Lunar III Horse 2026 is more than a coin – it is your personal building block for financial security. In a world where digital currencies come and go, where inflation erodes savings and uncertainty becomes the norm, physical gold offers the anchor that savvy investors seek.
Secure your example of this extraordinary coin now and become part of a tradition older than any civilisation. For while empires rise and fall, while currencies come and go, gold remains the only constant in the history of money.
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