1 kg Silver Lunar III Horse 2026 (Mintage: 388 | Privy Mark)
- Colored Minting: colorful in full gallop
- Perth Mint: world-renowned mint
- Top Quality: fineness 999.9
- Colored MintingMare and foal in warm brown and orange tones
- Perth MintMinted in Australia with the P mint mark on the design
- Top QualityFine silver in Mint State, delivered in original packaging
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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, at the top a gold insert with the character 馬, below it HORSE 2026
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 sits an insert of 1 gram of fine gold with the Chinese character for horse, below it 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 gold insert with 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
A special edition
Alongside the bullion coins, The Perth Mint issues special editions, for example with colour, gilding or an antiqued finish.
On this edition the design is rendered in colour.
At a glance
- Issuer
- The Perth Mint
- Face value
- 30 Australian dollars
- Fine weight
- 1 kilogram fine silver
- Fineness
- 99.99%
- Maximum diameter
- 100.90 mm
- Year
- 2026
- Maximum mintage per The Perth Mint
- 388 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 Rarity: 1 kg Silver Lunar III Horse 2026 with Privy Mark
- Strictly limited: Only 388 specimens available worldwide
- Enormous appreciation potential: Due to extreme limited mintage and high demand
- Exceptional rarity: Rare collector's coin for discerning collectors
- Fascinating design: Powerful horses in dynamic motion with fine details
- Premium manufacturer: Perth Mint from Australia
- Origin: Australia
This extraordinary silver coin from the popular Silver Lunar Series III is a true rarity among collectors. With a mintage of only 388 pieces worldwide, it ranks among the most exclusive strikes ever issued by the Perth Mint.
Masterful Minting Art Meets Strict Limited Edition
The Year of the Horse 2026 is honoured in a unique way by this spectacular kilogram coin in silver. The colourised design depicts a majestic horse with its foal in full motion – a symbol of strength, freedom and dynamism. The additional privy mark makes this already limited edition an even more coveted collector's piece.
"With only 388 specimens worldwide, this coin is one of the rarest strikes in the entire Lunar Series III – a true jewel for every serious collector."
Technical Perfection in Purest Silver
The impressive coin captivates with its remarkable dimensions: with a diameter of 100.90 mm and a full kilogram of fine silver (999.9/1000), it is a true heavyweight among collector's coins. The Mint State (MS) strike guarantees the highest quality and perfect detail.
Why This Coin Is an Exceptional Collector's Piece
- Extreme rarity: The very low mintage makes it one of the most sought-after pieces in the Lunar Series
- Privy Mark special edition: An additional unique selling point for connoisseurs
- Kilogram format: Impressive size for the display case or safe
- Colourised design: Vivid colours enhance the emotional impact
- Perth Mint quality: World-renowned mint with the highest standards
Investment Perspective for Collectors
This collector's coin combines all the qualities that experienced numismatists value: strictly limited, produced by a renowned mint and part of an established series. The appreciation potential is exceptionally promising due to the combination of low mintage and high demand for Lunar coins.
Silver itself offers additional advantages: it has been valued as a store of wealth for centuries and serves as an inflation hedge. Industrial demand, particularly in future technologies, provides a solid value base. At the same time, gains from sales are tax-free after a holding period of at least one year.
A Masterpiece for Your Collection
The Lunar III Horse 2026 kilogram coin with Privy Mark is more than just an investment – it is a work of art that ignites passion. The dynamic depiction of the horses, captured in the finest silver and vivid colours, makes it the centrepiece of any discerning collection.
- Original Perth Mint packaging included
- Perfect for long-term investment
- Ideal gift for horse lovers and collectors
- Excellent addition to existing Lunar collections
- Potential crisis protection through physical precious metals
With only 388 pieces worldwide, this extraordinary strike will sell out quickly. Secure your specimen of this unique rarity now and benefit from the expertise of Kettner Edelmetalle – your trusted partner for exclusive collector's coins and precious metal investments.
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