1 oz Silver Lunar III Horse 2026 (Mintage: 300,000)
- Striking design: two horses galloping
- Perth Mint: Australia's mint
- Finest silver: fineness 999.9/1,000
- Striking designFlowing mane, fine musculature and grass in relief
- Perth MintOne of the most renowned mints in the world
- Finest silverPractically pure precious metal in Brilliant Uncirculated condition
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Lunar III, Year of the Horse 2026
Mare and foal at a gallop,facing each other.
Image of the animal side: a mare with her foal at a gallop against mountains, at the top the character 馬 and HORSE 2026, on the left 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 gold coin bears a different image, also by Ing Ing Jong: a horse with elevated hooves.
The Perth Mint presents the horse under the heading “Symbol of strength”.
The character 馬
At the top centre are the Chinese character for horse and HORSE 2026, on the left the P of The Perth Mint.
The Year of the Horse began on 17 February 2026.
The mare’s head
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 silver
The silver bullion coin bears the same design in every size. It is legal tender in Australia.
The design contains a micro-engraved mark intended to make counterfeiting harder. It can only be made out with a magnifying glass.
At a glance
- Issuer
- The Perth Mint
- Face value
- 1 Australian dollar
- Minimum weight
- 31.107 g
- Fine weight
- 1 ounce fine silver
- Fineness
- 99.99%
- Maximum diameter
- 40.90 mm
- Year
- 2026
- Maximum mintage per The Perth Mint
- 300,000 coins
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 Silver Lunar III Horse 2026 – Strictly Limited Rarity with Only 300,000 Pieces Worldwide
Strictly limited: Only 300,000 pieces available worldwide
- Enormous appreciation potential: Due to extreme limited mintage and high demand
- Absolute rarity: Exclusive collector's coin for discerning collectors
- Design: Powerful horses in dynamic motion
- Fineness: Highest silver quality with 999.9/1000 fineness
- Mint: The renowned Perth Mint from Australia
- Origin: Australian quality product
The 1 ounce silver Lunar III Horse 2026 is an extraordinary rarity among silver coins. With a mintage of only 300,000 pieces worldwide, this coin is among the rarest strikes in the popular Silver Lunar series altogether. This extreme limited mintage makes it a highly sought-after collector's item with exceptional appreciation potential.
Masterful Minting Art Meets Symbolic Tradition
The year 2026 is the year of the Horse in the Chinese lunar calendar – a symbol of freedom, temperament, and untamed vitality. The Perth Mint has captured these qualities in a breathtaking design. Two majestic horses gallop powerfully across a richly detailed grassland landscape. The larger animal in the foreground impresses with its dynamic movement, while the flowing mane and tail make the speed almost tangible.
Every detail of this very rare collector's coin has been crafted with the utmost precision. The naturalistically depicted musculature, the finely chiselled tufts of grass, and the stylised mountain landscape in the background showcase the extraordinary craftsmanship of the Australian mint. The Chinese character 馬 (Ma) for "horse", along with the English designation "HORSE" and the year "2026", perfectly complete the artistic design.
Why This Coin Is Indispensable for Collectors
The strictly limited mintage of only 300,000 pieces makes this silver coin one of the most coveted collectibles in the entire Lunar series. While regular issues are often struck in mintages of millions, this edition is an absolute exception. Collectors know: the lower the mintage, the greater the potential for future appreciation in value.
"The combination of the highest minting quality, symbolic design, and extreme rarity makes this coin a true jewel for every serious collector."
Technical Perfection in the Purest Silver
With a fine weight of exactly 31.10 grams, this coin corresponds precisely to one troy ounce. The fineness of 999.9/1000 guarantees the highest silver quality – practically pure silver. The diameter of 40.60 mm provides ample space for the detailed design, while the Brilliant Uncirculated condition delights every collector.
- Maximum purity: 999.9/1000 fine silver for the highest quality
- Perfect size: 40.60 mm diameter for optimal detail presentation
- Secure packaging: Delivered in a protective coin capsule
- Official currency: 1 AUD face value as legal tender of Australia
The Lunar Series: A Success Story for Collectors
For decades, the Lunar series has captivated collectors worldwide. The third generation of this legendary coin series sets new standards in terms of minting quality and design. In particular, the strictly limited special editions such as this Horse coin with its very low mintage are highly sought after by connoisseurs. Experience shows: it is precisely these rare issues that often develop into the most valuable pieces in a collection.
The horse, as the seventh animal in the Chinese zodiac, embodies special qualities. People born in the year of the Horse are considered freedom-loving, spirited, and full of joie de vivre. This positive symbolism also makes the coin a popular gift for all those born in 2026 or in an earlier year of the Horse.
Your Chance to Own a Genuine Numismatic Rarity
With only 300,000 pieces worldwide, this collector's coin is one of the rarest strikes ever to appear in the Lunar series. Experienced collectors know: such rarities are usually sold out within a very short time and are then only available with great difficulty or at significantly higher prices on the secondary market. The exceptional appreciation potential of this coin is based on the perfect combination of extreme rarity, the highest minting quality, and the worldwide popularity of the Lunar series.
The Perth Mint, as one of the most renowned mints in the world, guarantees not only the highest quality standards, but also the authenticity and fineness of the silver used. Each coin is a small work of art that combines the centuries-old tradition of coin minting with the most modern technology. Secure your piece of this extraordinary rarity now – before it is too late!
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