2 oz Silver Lunar III Horse 2026 (Mintage: 10,000)
- Colored Minting: lifelike brown tones
- Perth Mint: mint since 1899
- Highest Fineness: 999.9 pure silver
- Colored MintingHorse and foal seem to leap right out of the coin
- Perth MintOne of the world's most renowned mints
- Highest FinenessFinest silver, Brilliant Uncirculated in protective coin capsule
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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: mare and foal in colour 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 design in colour
In this version the animal is rendered in colour, on the design of the year’s silver coin.
At a glance
- Issuer
- The Perth Mint
- Face value
- 2 Australian dollars
- Fine weight
- 2 ounces 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.
2 oz Silver Lunar III Horse 2026 – Coloured Rarity in Strictly Limited Mintage
- Strictly limited: Only 10,000 pieces minted worldwide
- Appreciation potential: Enhanced growth prospects due to extreme limitation
- Rare collector's coin: Coloured rarity for discerning collectors
- Investment objective: Bullion coin with inflation hedge and long-term value preservation
- Design: Two majestic horses in vibrant colours – a symbol of strength and freedom
- Material: 62.20 g of purest silver at the highest fineness of 999.9/1,000
- Manufacturer: Minted by the world-famous Perth Mint in Australia
- Country of origin: Australia – home of legendary bullion coins
This extraordinary collector's coin from the popular Silver Lunar Series III combines the finest minting artistry with breathtaking colouring. With a mintage of only 10,000 pieces worldwide, it is among the most sought-after silver coins of the 2026 year of issue. The Year of the Horse in the Chinese zodiac is honoured here in an impressive manner.
A Design That Makes Hearts Beat Faster
The reverse of this magnificent 2-ounce coin depicts two powerful horses in full motion. The larger horse, with its flowing dark mane, seems to leap right out of the coin, while the younger foal gallops playfully alongside. The elaborate colouring in warm brown tones gives the animals a lifelike radiance. In the background, a gentle mountain landscape stretches out, while the Chinese character for "horse" (馬), together with the English designation "HORSE" and the year of issue 2026, completes the design. The "P" mintmark of the Perth Mint attests to its Australian origin.
The obverse presents the portrait of King Charles III in classic side profile. It is framed by the inscription "CHARLES III · AUSTRALIA" along with the details "2oz 9999 Ag" and the face value "2 DOLLARS".
Why This Coin Enriches Your Portfolio
Silver has proven itself as a reliable store of value over millennia. Unlike paper money, it possesses an intrinsic value that does not depend on governments or central banks. Industrial demand – particularly in electronics, solar technology, and medicine – is continuously rising. At the same time, supply is limited.
Silver has served for centuries as a shield against economic turbulence and currency crises. It is the precious metal of the common man – and the savvy investor.
The Advantages of This Exclusive Minting at a Glance
- Brilliant Uncirculated quality directly from the coin capsule
- Tax-free gains possible after a one-year holding period
- High liquidity – globally recognised and tradeable
- Very low mintage ensures crisis protection and collector's value
- Ideal addition for long-term retirement planning
Perth Mint – A Guarantee of the Highest Quality
The Perth Mint is one of the most renowned mints in the world. Since 1899, it has been producing coins of unparalleled quality in Western Australia. The Lunar series is one of its flagship products and enjoys great popularity among collectors and investors alike. Each coin is delivered in Brilliant Uncirculated condition and comes securely packaged in a protective coin capsule.
Technical Specifications at a Glance
- Fine weight: 62.20 grams (2 ounces)
- Fineness: 999.9/1,000
- Diameter: 50.80 mm
- Face value: 2 AUD
- Year of issue: 2026
- Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated
- Coloured: Yes
This rarity with its enormous appreciation potential is more than just a coin. It is a piece of minting artistry, a testament to Australian craftsmanship, and a solid investment in the future. Secure your piece now before the strictly limited mintage is sold out!
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