The Year of the Horse is celebrated in the Chinese zodiac as a time of energy, progress, and determination. People born under this sign are thought to share the Horse’s qualities of intelligence, independence, and drive. In 2026, the Perth Mint marks this zodiac year with the release of the 1 oz Proof Australian Gold Lunar Horse Coin, now available at BullionMax.

Coin Highlights:

• Arrives in a capsule with a red Perth Mint display box, themed shipper, and a Certificate of Authenticity!
• 7th issue in the Lunar Series III program!
• Celebrates the Year of the Fire Horse!
• Limited issue of only 1,000 coins in presentation boxes!
• Contains 1 troy oz of .9999 pure gold.
• Bears a face value of $100 (AUD) backed by the federal government of Australia.
• The obverse side features King Charles III.
• On the reverse is a mighty stallion on its hind legs.
• Artwork by Ing Ing Jong.
• P mint mark from Perth Mint.

Each 2026 1 oz Proof Australian Gold Lunar Horse Coin comes packaged by the Perth Mint with a protective capsule, a red display box, and a Year of the Horse–themed outer shipper. A Certificate of Authenticity is included. The mintage for this proof release is capped at just 1,000 coins.

Celebrations for the Year of the Horse often include parades, horse-inspired costumes, and energetic performances that honor the animal’s speed and power. Families also gather for meals featuring dishes meant to encourage good fortune and progress in the year ahead.

The obverse of the 2026 Proof Australian Gold Lunar Horse features King Charles III in a left-profile portrait created by Dan Thorne. This effigy is now the standard design on Australian coinage as well as coins from other Commonwealth nations.

On the reverse, the coin shows a stallion rising on its hind legs, a design that highlights the Horse’s strength and elegance—traits that have long made it a respected symbol in Chinese culture.

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