Perth Mint continues its tribute to the Chinese Zodiac with the Lunar Series III collection. Each new coin in the series features updated designs that celebrate one of the twelve zodiac animals. The gold and silver versions of the coins are crafted separately, with the silver often showing two animals and the gold showcasing one. Right now, you can find the 2026 10 oz Australian Gold Lunar Horse Coin available at BullionMax.

Coin Highlights:

• Comes with an individual acrylic capsule!
• 7th date in the Lunar Series III program!
• Honors the Year of the Fire Horse!
• Contains 10 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold in BU condition.
• The face value of $1,000 (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.
• Artwork by Ing Ing Jong.
• Security element included in the reverse field.

The Year of the Fire Horse is a rare and powerful combination in the Chinese zodiac, occurring just once every sixty years. It reflects the union of the Horse’s natural energy with the passionate nature of the Fire element. This combination is one of five zodiac-element pairings, which also include water, wood, metal, and earth.

Each 2026 10 oz Australian Gold Lunar Horse Coin is offered in Brilliant Uncirculated condition and arrives in an individual acrylic capsule. A built-in security feature on the reverse includes a tiny letter that is only visible under magnification.

The obverse of the 2026 Gold Lunar Horse displays the first image of King Charles III ever used on Australian coins by the Perth Mint. Designed by Dan Thorne, this portrait shows the king in left-profile without a crown and was made specifically for Perth Mint issues.

On the reverse, the coin presents a detailed image of a horse rearing up on its hind legs. The scene places the horse in a rugged, mountainous grassland, capturing both its motion and its vitality.

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