Australian Lunar Series III - Year of the Horse - 2026
1 Oz Platinum - Proof

• Seventh year of Lunar Series III
• 99.95% Platinum
• Limited Mintage only 388 pieces
• With numbered Certificate of Authenticity
• Delivery in original Box

The new issue of the Australian Lunar Series III of the Perth Mint is dedicated to the Year of the Horse. The Horse is the seventh animal in the Chinese zodiac calendar. The seventh issue of the 12-year Lunar III series features a detailed depiction of a magnificent horse with elevated hooves, embodying strength and grace. In the background, mountain ranges and expansive grasslands unfold. The artistic design also incorporates the Chinese character for “Horse,” the inscription “HORSE 2026”, as well as The Perth Mint’s traditional “P” mintmark. The reverse shows the Dan Thorne portrait of King Charles III, complemented by the weight, fineness, and denomination. The mintage is limited to only 388 pieces worldwide.

Horses have been faithful companions of humankind for thousands of years. They embody strength, elegance, and sensitivity, and are regarded as symbols of freedom and grace. To this day, they play an important role in sport, leisure, and culture. People born in the Year of the Horse are considered energetic, freedom-loving, and independent, while also being sociable, charming, and full of vitality. The strictly limited Lunar III - Year of the Horse platinum proof coin is delivered in the original box including a numbered certificate of authenticity from the Perth Mint.