The Perth Mint will expand its Lunar Series III lineup in 2026 with the Year of the Horse release. In the Chinese Zodiac, the horse is the seventh creature in the repeating 12-year cycle. The 2026 design celebrates the Year of the Fire Horse, one of five elemental versions of the animal featured in the series. Today, you can find 2026 Australian Lunar Horse 1 oz Silver Coins available at Provident Metals.
Highlights:
Each 2026 Australian Lunar Horse 1 oz Silver Coin comes in BU condition. Individual coins are packaged in capsules, while multiples are shipped in rolls of 20 or boxes of 100 coins. A security feature on the reverse can be seen only under magnification.
Obverse
The obverse of the 2026 Australian Lunar Horse Silver Coin features the first Australian coin portrait of King Charles III. This left-profile image, created by Dan Thorne, depicts the King without a crown. Inscriptions include CHARLES III, AUSTRALIA, 1 OZ 9999 AG, and 1 DOLLAR.
Reverse
On the reverse of 2026 Lunar Horse 1 oz Silver Coins, Ing Ing Jongs artwork shows a mare galloping alongside her foal across grassy fields with mountains in the background. Jong has designed Lunar Series coins for The Perth Mint since 2013. Inscriptions read HORSE, 2026, the P mint mark, and the Chinese symbol for Horse.
History
Horse years appear every twelve years according to the Gregorian calendar. Notable Horse years include 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026, and 2038. Each animal year in the Chinese Zodiac is matched with one of five elementsWood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Watercreating a 60-year cycle before the same pairing reappears. The 2026 release celebrates the Year of the Fire Horse.
Ordering
For questions about these coins, please contact Provident Metals at 1-800-313-3315, through our web chat, or by email.
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| Product ID | 6636300 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2026 |
| Mint Mark | P - Perth Mint |
| Purity | 0.9999 |
| Manufacturer | Perth Mint |
| Thickness | 3.21 mm |
| Diameter | 40.6 mm |
| Inner Pack Qty | 20 |
| Outer Pack Qty | 250 |
| Condition | Brilliant Uncirculated |
| Face Value | $1 AUD |
| Issuing Country | Australia |
| Obverse Designer | Dan Thorne |
| Reverse Designer | Ing Ing Jong |
| Edge Design | Reeded |
| Series | Lunar Series III |
| CoA | No |
| Packaging Type | Plastic Capsule |
| Metal Weight | 1 |
| Theme | Lunar |
| Design | Lunar Horse |
| Shipping | Free Shipping on Orders Over $199.00 |
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