🐎 2026 Lunar Year of the Horse – 1/10oz Gold Proof Coin
Perth Mint | 99.99% Pure Gold | Lunar Series III | Mintage 2,500
Celebrate the Year of the Horse 2026 with this prestigious 1/10oz gold release from The Perth Mint’s highly sought-after Australian Lunar Series III. Crafted from 99.99% pure gold in exquisite proof quality, this coin honours the zodiac animal known for its independence, passion, charisma and adventurous spirit.
As the seventh animal in the ancient lunar cycle, the Horse symbolises energy, leadership and confidence — making this release a meaningful keepsake and a premium addition to any lunar or gold collection.
✨ Key Features
🥇 Struck from 1/10oz of 99.99% pure gold
⭐ Flawless proof finish
🐎 Seventh design in Lunar Series III
🪙 Australian legal tender
🌍 Limited issue: 2,500 worldwide
🎁 Presented in an elegant red display case with gold lettering
📜 Includes a numbered Certificate of Authenticity
🐴 Lunar Story
According to Chinese legend, the emperor held a great race to decide the order of the zodiac animals. The strong and free-spirited Horse surged toward the finish, only to be startled by the cunning Snake hiding beneath its hoof — causing the Horse to finish seventh.
People born in the Year of the Horse (2026, 2014, 2002, 1990, 1978, and every twelfth year prior) are believed to be charismatic, intelligent, energetic, and naturally inspiring to others. This coin is a tribute to their spirited and ambitious nature.
🎨 Design Description
The reverse features a magnificent Horse captured mid-stride, symbolising strength, elegance, and forward motion. Behind the horse rises a rugged mountain landscape and rolling grasslands, bringing depth and natural beauty to the scene.
Also included:
• Chinese character for “Horse”
• Inscription “HORSE 2026”
• Perth Mint “P” mintmark
The obverse showcases the Memorial effigy of Queen Elizabeth II.
📋 Specifications
Specification | Details
Year | 2026
Series | Australian Lunar Series III
Denomination | $15 (AUD)
Metal | 99.99% Pure Gold
Finish | Proof
Weight | 1/10oz
Mintage | 2,500
Legal Tender | Australia
Packaging | Red presentation case + illustrated shipper + COA
🎁 A Premium Lunar Collectible
Featuring superb craftsmanship and a tiny global mintage, this 1/10oz gold proof release is a must-have for Lunar Series collectors and an ideal keepsake for those born in the Year of the Horse.
🐎 Secure this prestigious gold tribute before it gallops away.
