2020–2026 Perth Mint Lunar Series Coloured 1/2oz Silver Five-Coin Collection

2020–2026 Perth Mint Lunar Series Coloured 1/2oz Silver Five-Coin Collection

🐎🐍🐉🐇🐭 Perth Mint Lunar Series Coloured – 1/2oz Silver Five-Coin Collection

5 × 1/2oz Coloured Silver Coins | Australian Legal Tender | Lunar Zodiac Series

Celebrate the beauty and symbolism of the Chinese Lunar Zodiac with this stunning five-coin coloured silver collection from the Perth Mint. Featuring five animals from the Lunar calendar, each coin is struck from 1/2oz of fine silver and enhanced with vibrant colour designs capturing the spirit and personality of each zodiac sign.

Inspired by the ancient legend of The Great Race, where twelve animals competed to determine their order in the lunar calendar, this collection showcases some of the most beloved zodiac creatures. Each coin reflects the mythology, personality traits, and cultural symbolism associated with its animal sign.

✨ Key Features

🪙 Five coloured 1/2oz silver coins
🎨 Vibrant coloured reverse designs
🐉 Part of the Perth Mint Lunar Series
🏛️ Australian legal tender
🌏 Celebrates animals from the Chinese Zodiac calendar
🎁 Ideal Lunar collector set

Included Coins:

• 2026 Year of the Horse – 1/2oz Silver Coloured Coin
• 2025 Year of the Snake – 1/2oz Silver Coloured Coin
• 2024 Year of the Dragon – 1/2oz Silver Coloured Coin
• 2023 Year of the Rabbit – 1/2oz Silver Coloured Coin
• 2020 Year of the Mouse – 1/2oz Silver Coloured Coin

📖 The Legend of the Lunar Zodiac

According to Chinese tradition, the Jade Emperor organised a great race between animals to determine their positions in the zodiac calendar.

During the race, the energetic Horse raced towards the finish line, determined to claim a strong position. However, the clever Snake, hidden around the horse’s hoof, suddenly startled it just before the finish, allowing the Snake to slip ahead.

Despite this unexpected twist, the resilient Horse still secured seventh place, becoming one of the twelve animals that define the lunar calendar.

Those born in Horse years (2026, 2014, 2002, 1990 and every twelfth year prior) are believed to be charismatic, energetic, adventurous, and natural leaders.

🎨 Design Descriptions

Each coin in this collection showcases a beautifully coloured interpretation of its zodiac animal.

🐎 2026 Year of the Horse
The design portrays a majestic mare alongside her foal, both shown in a powerful galloping stance. The background features towering mountains and peaceful grasslands, symbolising freedom and strength. The design includes the Chinese character for Horse, the inscription “HORSE 2026”, and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.

🐍 2025 Year of the Snake
The Snake design symbolises intelligence, wisdom, and transformation, representing the strategic nature of this zodiac sign.

🐉 2024 Year of the Dragon
The Dragon represents power, prosperity, and good fortune, one of the most revered creatures in the Chinese zodiac.

🐇 2023 Year of the Rabbit
The Rabbit symbolises peace, elegance, and kindness, often associated with diplomacy and grace.

🐭 2020 Year of the Mouse (Rat)
The Rat represents intelligence, resourcefulness, and quick thinking, marking the beginning of the zodiac cycle.

The obverse of each coin features the Dan Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III or the relevant monarch effigy for the year, along with the coin’s weight, purity, and monetary denomination.

📋 Specifications

💎 Collector Appeal

Combining five animals from the legendary Chinese Zodiac cycle, this coloured silver collection offers a visually stunning snapshot of the Perth Mint Lunar series.

Perfect for collectors of:

• Lunar zodiac coin series
• Perth Mint coloured coins
• Multi-coin silver sets
• Cultural and mythology-themed collectibles

A vibrant and meaningful set celebrating the timeless legend of the lunar zodiac animals.