The Perth Mint’s Lunar Series III celebrates each animal in the Chinese Zodiac with a new design every year. Silver and gold coins in the series often feature different artwork, with silver coins usually showing two animals and gold coins showing one. Right now, BullionMax offers the 2026 1/2 oz Australian Gold Lunar Horse Coin for purchase.

Coin Highlights:

• Comes with an individual capsule or sealed roll of 20 coins!
• 7th year in the Lunar Series III program!
• Issued for the Year of the Fire Horse!
• Contains 1/2 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold in BU condition.
• The face value of $50 (AUD) is fully backed by the Australian government.
• On the obverse is King Charles III.
• The reverse features a horse on its hind legs.
• Art by Ing Ing Jong.

The Fire Horse is a rare and symbolic year in the Chinese Zodiac, last occurring in 1966. That year was known for dramatic social and political changes across the globe. As 2026 approaches, many are reflecting on what might unfold during the next Fire Horse year.

Each 2026 1/2 oz Australian Gold Lunar Horse Coin is packaged in a secure plastic capsule. When you order 20 coins, they will arrive sealed together in a mint roll. All coins are offered in Brilliant Uncirculated condition.

The obverse of the coin features a left-facing portrait of King Charles III without a crown. This design, created by Dan Thorne, marks the monarch’s first appearance on Australia’s Lunar Series coins.

On the reverse side, you’ll find an image of a powerful stallion raised on its back legs. The horse is shown in motion, with a natural background of rolling fields and distant mountains behind it.

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