1/10 oz Gold Lunar III Horse 2026 (Mintage: 2,500 | Proof)
- Elegant design: proud against mountain backdrop
- Perth Mint: for over 120 years
- Purest gold: 999.9/1,000 fineness
- Elegant designFlowing mane and raised hooves against a vast mountain landscape
- Perth MintOne of the most renowned mints in the entire world
- Purest goldHighest purity, struck with the P as a quality seal
Price alert set
share
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
- 15 Australian dollars
- Fine weight
- 1/10 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 Highest Minting Quality and Extreme Rarity
- Strictly limited: Only 2,500 specimens available worldwide
- Minting quality: Highest possible quality Proof (PP)
- Appreciation potential: Enormous potential due to extreme limited mintage
- Design: Majestic horse with raised hooves against a mountain backdrop
- Material/Fineness: Purest gold with 999.9/1,000 fineness
- Manufacturer: The renowned Perth Mint from Australia
- Investment goal: Perfect bullion coin with inflation hedge and lasting value preservation
- Crisis protection: Ideal 1/10 ounce for flexible crisis protection
The 1/10 oz gold Lunar III Horse 2026 in Proof quality is an absolute rarity among collector's coins. With a mintage of only 2,500 pieces worldwide, it ranks among the most sought-after gold coins from the Perth Mint.
A Masterpiece of Minting Art with a Fascinating Design
The powerful horse on the obverse embodies strength, grace, and boundless freedom. With raised hooves, it appears to gallop across the intricately designed mountain landscape. The flowing mane and magnificent tail accentuate the dynamic movement. In the background, majestic mountain peaks and sweeping grasslands extend into the distance – a symbol of Australia's infinite expanse.
"The horse has always been regarded as a symbol of freedom, strength, and elegance. People born in the Year of the Horse are described as energetic, independent, and full of joie de vivre."
Why This Limited Gold Coin Enriches Your Portfolio
The Gold Lunar Series III is one of the most successful coin series in the world. This seventh issue of the 12-year series impresses with its strict limited mintage and exceptional appreciation potential. While regular bullion coins are minted in large quantities, the very low mintage makes this collector's coin a coveted object for connoisseurs and investors alike.
- Perfect size: The 1/10 oz is ideally suited for flexible wealth accumulation
- Tax advantages: After a one-year holding period, gains are tax-free
- VAT exemption: Gold coins are exempt from VAT (Value Added Tax)
- Worldwide acceptance: Gold is recognised as a means of payment everywhere
Perth Mint – A Guarantee of the Highest Quality
The Australian Perth Mint is one of the most renowned mints in the world. For over 120 years, it has stood for perfection and innovation. The Proof (PP) minting quality guarantees a mirror-smooth surface with frosted relief – a visual masterpiece that captivates every beholder.
The Chinese character for "horse" and the inscription "HORSE 2026" combine Eastern tradition with Western minting artistry. The traditional "P" of the Perth Mint serves as a quality hallmark.
Gold – The Eternal Currency with Intrinsic Value
While paper money comes and goes, gold has endured for over 6,000 years. It is humanity's oldest currency and has never reached a value of zero. Incidentally, the world's largest gold holders are the central banks themselves – a clear sign that even the guardians of paper money do not fully trust their own product.
This exclusive Lunar coin combines all the advantages of precious metals: it protects against loss of purchasing power, serves as a crisis-proof retirement provision, and can be passed down from generation to generation. With just 3.11 grams of fine weight and a diameter of 16.60 mm, it fits into any portfolio.
"Gold has shone for millennia and will never lose its lustre. It is God's money and the ultimate hedge against inflation and currency risks."
Technical Perfection Meets Cultural Significance
According to Chinese legend, the Emperor once ordered a race of all animals to determine the twelve positions of the lunar calendar. The horse finished in seventh place – a position that perfectly reflects its characteristics: fast, elegant, yet also sensitive and attentive.
The reverse features the portrait of King Charles III, designed by Dan Thorne. Surrounded by the specifications for weight (1/10 oz), fineness (9999 Au), and face value (15 Dollars), it represents the royal authority of Australia.
Your Chance to Own a True Rarity
With a mintage of only 2,500 pieces worldwide, this gold coin sells out quickly. Experience shows: the smaller the mintage, the greater the appreciation potential. Collectors and investors alike value the combination of cultural significance, artisanal perfection, and extreme rarity.
Secure your specimen of this extraordinary collector's coin now and benefit from the many years of expertise of Kettner Edelmetalle. As one of Germany's largest precious metals dealers, we guarantee you the highest quality and authenticity.
Product depiction may differ from the final product.
