The Lunar Series III collection from the Perth Mint honors the twelve animals of the Chinese Zodiac. Each year, the mint releases new designs to represent that year’s animal, offering unique imagery on both gold and silver coins. For silver, you’ll often see two animals featured, while the gold coins focus on a single subject. Right now, BullionMax has 2026 1/20 oz Australian Gold Lunar Horse Coins available for purchase.

Coin Highlights:

• Comes with an acrylic capsule or roll of 20 coins!
• 7th date in the Lunar Series III program!
• Celebrates the Year of the Fire Horse!
• Contains 1/20 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold in BU condition.
• The face value of $5 (AUD) is fully backed by the Australian government.
• On the obverse is King Charles III.
• The reverse features a horse rearing up on its hind legs.
• Created by Ing Ing Jong.

In Chinese history, Horse years were observed with many different traditions depending on the ruling dynasty. During the Tang Dynasty, horses were seen as vital assets for the empire’s military efforts and trade across the Silk Road. This importance brought about artistic celebrations and ceremonial honors during Horse years.

Each 2026 1/20 oz Australian Gold Lunar Horse Coin offered here is in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. Coins are packaged in individual acrylic capsules, while orders of 20 ship in sealed rolls. The 2026 release has no set mintage limit from the Perth Mint.

The obverse of the 2026 Gold Lunar Horse features King Charles III. This left-profile portrait does not include a crown and was designed by Dan Thorne specifically for Australian coinage.

On the reverse of the coin, you’ll see a single horse standing tall on its hind legs. Its raised hooves and upright posture are set against a scenic grassland with distant mountains in the background.

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