Perth Mints Lunar Series III coins continue to draw steady interest from collectors and precious metals buyers. Each year, the series introduces a new reverse design based on the Chinese Zodiac, and Perth Mint also releases select coins with proof finishes and colorized elements. These colorized silver issues offer a fresh look while still delivering the same trusted silver purity. Today, the 2026 Colorized Australian Lunar Horse 2 oz Silver Coin is available from Provident Metals.

Highlights:

• Arrives in a plastic capsule!
• 7th coin in the Lunar Series III collection!
• Colorized design!
• Limited mintage of only 10,000 coins!
• Contains 2 troy oz of .9999 pure silver in BU condition.
• Bears a face value of $2 (AUD) backed by the federal government of Australia.
• King Charles III is on the obverse.
• Two galloping horses are on the reverse.

Each 2026 Colorized Australian Lunar Horse 2 oz Silver Coin is offered in Brilliant Uncirculated condition and comes sealed in a protective plastic capsule. Within the colorized Lunar Horse series, the 2 oz coin represents a mid-range size. Smaller 1/2 oz and 1 oz options are also available, along with larger 5 oz and 1 kilo versions. With a total mintage limited to 10,000 coins, this release provides a defined level of availability for collectors.

Obverse

The obverse of the 2026 Colorized Australian Lunar Horse Silver Coin features the effigy of King Charles III. His Majesty is shown in left-profile relief without a crown. This portrait, created by Dan Thorne, is the first official depiction of King Charles III used on Australian coinage. The inscriptions here read CHARLES III, AUSTRALIA, 2 OZ 9999 AG, and 2 DOLLARS.

Reverse

On the reverse of the 2026 Colorized Lunar Horse 2 oz Silver Coin, the design captures two horses running freely across open land. An adult horse and a young colt are both shown with rich brown coloring. Mountains stretch across the background, and a river flows through the scene, adding natural detail to the overall design. Inscriptions here read HORSE, 2026, the Chinese symbol for the horse, and the P mint mark.

History

The Year of the Fire Horse is often linked to progress, independence, and strong motivation. In Lunar Calendar traditions, the Horse symbolizes drive and forward movement. When paired with the Fire element, these qualities are thought to be even more pronounced. Many see this year as a time for embracing new opportunities and making confident decisions.

Ordering

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