Perth Mint Lunar Horse & Goat 0.5g Gold 2 Coin Collection in Cards

Australian Lunar Series III | 2 × 0.5g Gold Coins | 1g Total Gold | 99.99% Pure Gold | Australian Legal Tender

Celebrate two consecutive years of the Chinese lunar calendar with this exclusive two-coin collection featuring the 2026 Year of the Horse and 2027 Year of the Goat from The Perth Mint's prestigious Australian Lunar Series III.

Each miniature coin is struck from 0.5 grams of 99.99% pure gold, bringing the combined gold weight to 1 gram. Together, these beautifully detailed releases honour the distinctive symbolism of the Horse and Goat, representing strength, independence, grace and resilience.

Both coins are individually presented in protective capsules within wallet-sized presentation cards, offering an elegant pairing for lunar collectors, precious-metal enthusiasts and meaningful gift giving.

🎨 Design Description

🐎 2026 Year of the Horse – 0.5g Gold Proof Coin

The reverse portrays a magnificent horse with raised hooves against a landscape of mountains and open grasslands.

The design captures the Horse's vitality, strength and spirit of freedom.

Additional elements include the Chinese character for Horse, the inscription “HORSE 2026” and The Perth Mint's traditional “P” mintmark.

The obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, together with the coin's weight, purity and denomination.

The coin is presented in a protective acrylic capsule within a red wallet-sized card featuring gold-foiled lettering.

🐐 2027 Year of the Goat – 0.5g Gold Coin

Designed by Wade Robinson, the reverse features a majestic goat standing proudly on a rugged mountain plain.

Rocky terrain beneath the animal and a distant mountain peak complete the natural setting, reflecting the determination and resilience associated with the Goat.

The design incorporates the Chinese character for Goat, the inscription “GOAT 2027”, the coin's weight and purity, and The Perth Mint's “P” mintmark.

The obverse is credited to designer Dan Thorne.