1/4 oz Gold Lunar III Horse 2026 (Mintage: 3,500 | Proof)
- Powerful design: with raised hooves
- Perth Mint: renowned mint
- Purest gold: 999.9 of 1,000 parts
- Powerful designFlowing mane and mountain backdrop struck in fine detail
- Perth MintFrom one of the world's most renowned mints
- Purest goldHighest fineness for discerning collectors
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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
Proof in gold
On the proof coin, the frosted design stands on a mirror-polished field, as The Perth Mint describes it.
It bears the design of the year’s gold coin.
At a glance
- Issuer
- The Perth Mint
- Face value
- 25 Australian dollars
- Fine weight
- 1/4 ounce fine gold
- Fineness
- 99.99%
- 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.
Exclusive gold coin with majestic horse design in the highest minting quality
- Minting quality: Highest possible minting quality Proof (PP)
- Investment objective: Bullion coin with inflation hedge and lasting value retention
- Design: Powerful horse with raised hooves against a majestic mountain backdrop
- Material/Fineness: Purest gold with an impressive fineness of 999.9/1,000
- Manufacturer: The world-renowned Perth Mint from Australia
The 1/4 ounce Gold Lunar III Horse 2026 embodies pure elegance and timeless value retention. With a strictly limited mintage of only 3,500 pieces worldwide, this gold coin is a true jewel for discerning collectors and far-sighted investors.
Masterful minting artistry meets cultural symbolism
The spectacular design depicts a magnificent horse in a dynamic pose – its front hooves raised, as if it were about to gallop across sweeping grasslands at any moment. In the background, majestic mountain peaks rise up, lending the scene breathtaking depth. The Chinese character for "horse" and the inscription "HORSE 2026" unite Eastern tradition with Western minting artistry. On the reverse, the dignified portrait of King Charles III reigns supreme, masterfully crafted by Dan Thorne.
"For thousands of years, the horse has symbolised freedom, strength and grace – qualities that also distinguish gold as an eternal currency."
Why this coin enriches your portfolio
Gold has endured as a crisis hedge throughout over 6,000 years of human history. While paper currencies come and go, the precious metal retains its intrinsic value. The Perth Mint, one of the most renowned mints in the world, guarantees the highest quality with its centuries of expertise. The Proof minting quality produces a mirror-smooth surface with frosted relief – a visual masterpiece!
- Strictly limited mintage of only 3,500 pieces worldwide
- VAT-free gold purchase in Germany
- Completely tax-free disposal after a one-year holding period
- Perfect size for flexible wealth allocation
- International recognition and tradability at any time
The Year of the Horse – luck and success for your future
People born in the Year of the Horse are considered energetic, freedom-loving and full of joie de vivre. These qualities are also reflected in investing in physical gold: independent of banks and governments, free from inflation concerns. According to Chinese legend, the horse finished in seventh place in the zodiac race – a lucky number that stands for perfection.
The compact 1/4 ounce with a diameter of just 20.60 mm fits perfectly into any investment portfolio. While central banks worldwide are increasing their gold reserves, you too can benefit from timeless value retention. The fine weight of 7.78 grams of pure gold with a fineness of 999.9 guarantees the highest quality.
Technical perfection down to the finest detail
The Perth Mint has once again set new standards with this issue. Every detail, from the flowing mane of the horse to the delicate blades of grass, has been executed with the utmost precision. The face value of 25 Australian dollars underscores its official status as legal tender – an additional security aspect for your investment.
- Diameter: 20.60 mm for optimal handling
- Packaging: Elegant display stand for a stylish presentation
- Condition: PP (Proof) for collectors with the highest standards
- Series: Seventh issue of the successful Lunar Series III
Secure this extraordinary collector's item now before the limited mintage is sold out. The combination of cultural significance, masterful minting artistry and the security of physical gold makes this coin a must-have for anyone who values quality and lasting value retention!
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