The Lunar Series III from the Perth Mint first launched in 2020 and introduced a new addition to the long-running lineup. While previous Lunar Series coins had only been issued in silver and gold since 1996, Lunar Series III marked the first time a platinum option was included. Each year since, a 1 oz platinum coin has been released. Today, you can buy the 2026 1 oz Australian Platinum Lunar Horse Coin online at BullionMax.

Coin Highlights:

• Coins arrive inside plastic capsules!
• 7th year in the Lunar Series III program!
• Commemorates the Year of the Fire Horse!
• Limited mintage of only 5,000 coins!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .9995 pure platinum in BU condition.
• Issued a face value of $100 (AUD) by Australia.
• The obverse features King Charles III.
• On the reverse is a horse on its hind legs amidst a mountainous setting.
• Art from Ing Ing Jong.

The obverse of the 2026 1 oz Platinum Lunar Horse Coin comes with a portrait of King Charles III. Designed by Dan Thorne, this first-generation effigy shows the King in left-profile relief without a crown.

On the reverse of the 2026 Australian Platinum Lunar Horse, there is an image of a rearing horse. The design shows the stallion in a left-profile stance with its front legs raised and its mane flowing in the wind. In the background, a single mountain peak rises above the landscape, with open grasslands beneath the horse’s hooves.

People born in a Fire Horse year are thought to be confident, driven, and naturally independent. They often stand out in a crowd and may be seen as trailblazers, though their boldness can sometimes cause friction with authority or lead to rash decisions.

Each 2026 1 oz Australian Platinum Lunar Horse Coin is in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. The coin is sealed inside a protective capsule and features the lowest mintage among the coins in the Lunar Series III lineup, with only 5,000 pieces available.

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