5 oz Silver Lunar III Horse 2026 (Mintage: 388 | High Relief | Proof)
- Powerful design: mare with foal
- Perth Mint: world-famous mint
- Purest silver: fineness 999.9/1,000
- Powerful designMare and foal galloping before mighty mountain ranges
- Perth MintThe Australian mint enjoys worldwide trust
- Purest silverHighest purity for a brilliant white silver shine
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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
- 8 Australian dollars
- Fine weight
- 5 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.
Exclusive Rarity: 5 oz Silver Lunar III Horse 2026 in High Relief
- Strictly limited: Only 388 specimens available worldwide
- Mint quality: Highest quality grade Proof (PP)
- Special feature: High Relief minting for extraordinary three-dimensionality
- Growth potential: Enormous appreciation potential due to extreme rarity
- Design: Powerful mare with foal in dynamic gallop
- Investment goal: Exclusive collector's coin with outstanding appreciation prospects
- Material/Fineness: 5 ounces of purest silver with 999.9/1,000 fineness
- Manufacturer: The world-famous Perth Mint from Australia
- Country of origin: Australia
A true masterpiece of minting art awaits you! The 5 oz Silver Lunar III Horse 2026 combines everything a collector's heart desires. With a mintage of only 388 pieces worldwide, this coin is among the rarest strikes in the entire Lunar series.
Extraordinary High Relief Minting Meets Perfection
The spectacular High Relief technique gives this collector's coin an impressive three-dimensionality. Every detail of the galloping horses seems to literally leap from the coin's surface. In the highest minting quality Proof, the pure silver shines with a fascinating mirror finish, while the raised design elements stand in matte contrast.
"Horses have always symbolised freedom, strength and elegance – qualities that are perfectly reflected in this extraordinary strike."
The Year of the Horse – Symbolism Meets Craftsmanship
As the seventh release of the Australian Lunar Series III, the coin features a breathtaking depiction of a mare with her foal. The dynamic composition captures the untamed energy and grace of these majestic animals. In the background, imposing mountain ranges rise up, forming a dramatic contrast to the vast grasslands. The traditional Chinese character for "horse" as well as the characteristic "P" logo of the Perth Mint complete the artistic design.
Why This Rarity Enriches Your Portfolio
- Extreme rarity: With only 388 specimens, one of the most limited releases in the Lunar series
- Dual appreciation: Combination of silver value and collector's premium
- Perfect size: 5 ounces offer an imposing presence with optimal tradability
- Tax advantages: After a one-year holding period, gains are tax-free
- International recognition: The Perth Mint enjoys worldwide trust
With this rarity, the Perth Mint has once again demonstrated why it ranks among the most renowned mints in the world. The combination of a strictly limited mintage, extraordinary High Relief minting and the coveted Lunar theme makes this silver coin an absolute highlight for discerning collectors.
Technical Perfection Down to the Finest Detail
With a diameter of 50.90 mm and a fine weight of 155.52 grams of pure silver (999.9/1,000), this coin sets new standards. The face value of 8 Australian dollars underscores its official status as legal tender, while the actual collector's value already amounts to a multiple of that today.
People born in the Year of the Horse are considered energetic, freedom-loving and full of joie de vivre – qualities that are reflected in the dynamic design of this coin. The reverse features the masterfully crafted portrait of King Charles III. by Dan Thorne, complemented by all relevant details regarding weight, fineness and face value.
Secure this extraordinary collector's coin with its enormous appreciation potential now! With such a low mintage, a sold-out notice is to be expected quickly. Experience shows: it is precisely the strictly limited High Relief releases of the Lunar series that develop into the most sought-after collectibles with impressive value increases.
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