2026 Australia 1 oz Gold Lunar Horse Proof (w/Box & COA)

Coin Highlights:

• Contains 1 oz of .9999 fine gold.
• Limited mintage of 2,500 with only 1,000 coins issued in this packaging.
• Each coin is presented in a classic display case with a clear lid decorated with a silver geometric design. The case is packaged in a beautifully illustrated shipper box portraying the story of how the horse became a part of the zodiac and is accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity.
• Obverse: The Dan Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, the weight and fineness and the monetary denomination.
• Reverse: Portrays a magnificent horse with elevated hooves displaying strength and poise. The background includes an image of mountainous landscapes and grasslands. Included in the design is the Chinese character for horse, the inscription HORSE 2026 and The Perth Mint's Pmint mark.
• Sovereign coin backed by the Australian government.

Continue your Perth Mint Lunar Series III collection today by adding this stunning 1 oz Gold Proof Year of the Horse coin to your cart today!

When arrayed together, the shipper boxes on all future Lunar Series III proof gold releases will form a diorama depicting the ancient myth of The Great Race, which explains how the zodiac calendar came into being.

Struck by the historic Perth Mint from .9999 fine gold, each coin's Australian legal tender status guarantees its weight and purity.

The Perth Mint's coins are crafted by world-class artisans. Learn more about this year's Lunar Year of the Horse designer, Ing Ing Jong.

Lunar Year of the Horse
Perth Mint's Australian Lunar Series III collection continues the rich tradition of minting spectacular bullion coins by portraying animal themes from the Chinese lunar calendar. The reverse design changes each year based on the Chinese lunar calendar, and the 2026 reverse celebrates the Year of the Horse. Those born under the sign of the Chinese lunar horse in 2026, 2014, 2002, 1990, 1978 and every 12^th preceding year are said to be charismatic, independent and have a great love of adventure.

The Perth Mint Lunar Series
Known for their quality and collectibility, The Perth Mint Lunar Series is a cornerstone of many precious metals portfolios, and is produced in silver, gold and platinum. As the original lunar bullion series, these coins (beginning with the Series I launch in 1996) have become some of the most widely collected around the globe, as demand originated in Asia but spread to Europe and America as investors became exposed to the design and quality. In addition to the annual design change, many investors love that the coins' select mintage limits create the potential for even greater investment return in the form of a numismatic premium appreciation. This series is so popular, the 1 oz Gold and Silver Lunars are now instant sell-outs every year!

The Perth Lunar Series I concluded in 2010, and Series II concluded in 2019. These releases have been tremendously popular worldwide, with each year selling out quickly as investors and collectors claim the coins of all sizes. As each 1 oz coin in Series III has had limited mintages, the prolonged popularity is ensured by the high level of collectibility as well as the stellar designs from the reputable Perth Mint.

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