1 oz Silver Lunar III Horse 2026 (Mintage: 3,888 | High Relief | Proof)
- Lively design: mare with foal
- Perth Mint: from Australia
- Highest purity: fineness 999.9
- Lively designMare and foal galloping in front of a mountain backdrop
- Perth MintMinted by Australia's world-famous mint
- Highest purityFine silver with a fineness of 999.9 parts per thousand
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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
In high relief
For the High Relief, The Perth Mint strikes the animal side and the effigy side on domed blanks, so that the metal flows well into the die when the coin is struck.
The high relief brings out the fine details of the design, according to The Perth Mint. The design is that of the bullion coin in the same metal.
At a glance
- Issuer
- The Perth Mint
- Face value
- 1 Australian dollar
- Fine weight
- 1 ounce fine silver
- 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 Lunar III Horse 2026 High Relief Silver Coin – Strictly Limited Rarity
- Strictly limited: Only 3,888 specimens available worldwide
- Growth potential: Enormous appreciation potential due to extreme limited mintage
- Rare collector's coin for discerning enthusiasts
- Design: Dynamic mare with foal in powerful gallop against a majestic mountain backdrop
- Manufacturer: The world-famous Perth Mint from Australia
- Country of origin: Australia – home of high-quality coin art
- Minting quality: Highest quality grade "Proof" (PP)
- Special feature: High Relief minting for extraordinary visual and tactile appeal
- Investment purpose: Exclusive collector's coin with extraordinary appreciation potential
- Material / Fineness: Purest silver with a fineness of 999.9/1,000
With this extraordinary High Relief minting, the Perth Mint presents a true masterpiece of coin art. As the seventh issue of the beloved Silver Lunar Series III, this rarity embodies not only the highest level of craftsmanship, but also a unique investment opportunity for connoisseurs and collectors.
Artistic Design Meets Strict Limited Mintage
With a mintage of only 3,888 pieces worldwide, this silver coin is among the most sought-after collectibles of 2026. The fascinating design depicts an elegant mare together with her playful foal in full motion – a symbol of strength, freedom, and family bonds. The flowing manes of the horses have been captured with extraordinary attention to detail. In the background, imposing mountain ranges rise up, while expansive grasslands in the foreground provide a harmonious contrast.
"In the Chinese zodiac, the horse symbolises energy, passion, and unbridled joie de vivre – qualities that are perfectly reflected in the dynamic design of this coin."
Technical Perfection in Proof Quality
The "Proof" (PP) minting quality guarantees a mirror-smooth surface with frosted relief elements. This elaborate production technique gives the coin an extraordinary brilliance. Combined with the High Relief minting, a three-dimensional effect is created that makes the horses appear to leap right off the coin's surface. Every detail – from the Chinese character for "horse" to the traditional "P" mintmark of the Perth Mint – has been executed with the utmost precision.
An Investment with Substance and Perspective
This exclusive collector's coin combines several factors that make it an extraordinary investment:
- The very low mintage creates a natural scarcity
- The Perth Mint enjoys the highest reputation among collectors worldwide
- Lunar coins have traditionally been very popular
- The Proof quality appeals to discerning collectors
- Silver as a physical tangible asset offers long-term stability
It is particularly worth noting that profits from the sale of silver are generally tax-free after a holding period of at least one year. This makes the coin interesting not only for passionate collectors, but also for far-sighted investors who wish to enrich their portfolio with a strictly limited treasure.
Why This Lunar Coin in Particular?
Compared to other issues in the series, the 2026 Horse coin stands out for its particularly dynamic design. While earlier Lunar coins often featured more static depictions, this issue conveys pure movement and vitality. The reverse is adorned with the masterfully crafted portrait of King Charles III by Dan Thorne, complemented by the specifications for weight (1 oz), fineness (999.9 Ag), and face value (1 AUD).
For collectors wishing to crown their collection with a true rarity, this coin offers a rare opportunity. The combination of artistic excellence, technical perfection, and extreme limited mintage makes it a highlight of any discerning collection. Secure your specimen of this extraordinary minting now – before it's too late!
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