Perth Mints Lunar Series III coins continue to draw steady interest from both collectors and silver buyers. Each year in the series brings a new reverse design, and the mint also produces select coins in proof and colorized finishes. These colorized silver options add a distinctive visual feature while still offering the same trusted silver purity. The 2026 Colorized Australian Lunar Horse 1 oz Silver Coin is now available from Provident Metals.

Highlights:

• Comes with an individual plastic capsule!
• 7th release in the Lunar Series III program!
• Colorized reverse elements!
• Limited mintage of only 50,000 coins!
• Contains 1 troy oz of .9999 pure silver in BU condition.
• The face value of $1 (AUD) is backed by the Australian government.
• On the obverse is a bust of King Charles III.
• The reverse depicts two horses galloping in the countryside.

Each 2026 Colorized Australian Lunar Horse 1 oz Silver Coin is offered in Brilliant Uncirculated condition and packaged in its own plastic capsule. The 1 oz silver release is one of five colorized silver coins available for 2026. Along with the 1/2 oz silver coin, it features the highest mintage in the group, capped at 50,000 coins.

Obverse

The obverse of the 2026 Colorized Australian Lunar Horse Silver Coin displays King Charles III in left-profile relief. He is shown without a crown in this official effigy created by Dan Thorne. This portrait represents the first generation design of His Majesty to appear on Australian coinage. The inscriptions include CHARLES III, AUSTRALIA, 1 OZ 9999 AG, and 1 DOLLAR.

Reverse

On the reverse of the 2026 Colorized Lunar Horse 1 oz Silver Coin, two horses are shown running across an open rural setting. An adult horse leads alongside a young colt, both enhanced with brown colorization. In the distance, mountains stretch across the horizon, while a river flows through the middle of the scene. The inscriptions read HORSE, 2026, the Chinese symbol for the horse, and a P mint mark.

History

People born in the Year of the Fire Horse are often recognized for their lively character and confident outlook. The Fire element strengthens the Horses natural energy, resulting in individuals who are expressive, determined, and engaging. They often have a strong presence and enjoy connecting with others. Their enthusiasm and drive can help them build lasting friendships and take on leadership roles in many areas of life.

Ordering

If you have questions about purchasing 1 oz silver coins, please contact Provident Metals at 1-800-313-3315. Our team is also available through web chat and email to assist you.