The reverse design on this year's releases celebrate the 2014 Year of the Horse, one of 12 animals associated with the ancient Chinese lunar calendar. In Chinese culture, people born in the Year of the Horse – 1918, 1930 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002 and 2014 are regarded as hardworking, sociable, optimistic and energetic.
The coin depict two colorized horses by a river in a stylised rural scene.
The Chinese character for 'horse' and the inscription 'Year of the Horse' also appear in the design with The Perth Mint's traditional 'P' mintmark.