According to the Lunar Calendar, 2026 is honored as the Year of the Horse, and this round of the zodiac is specifically tied to the Year of the Fire Horse. Since the Horse and the fire element align only once every 60 years, this theme is a notable part of the story behind the series and helps guide the design approach. The Year of the Fire Horse lasts from February 17, 2026, to February 5, 2027. To mark the occasion, the Perth Mint issued several collectible pieces celebrating the Horse. Today, 2026 Proof Colorized Tuvalu Lunar Baby Horse 1/2 oz Silver Coins are available from Provident Metals.

Highlights:

• Come with a classic Perth Mint display, festive outer box, and a Certificate of Authenticity!
• Newborn horse design theme!
• Colorized reverse visuals!
• Limited mintage of only 7,500 coins!
• Contains 1/2 troy oz of .9999 pure silver.
• The face value of $.50 (TVD) is backed by the Tuvaluan government.
• On the obverse is King Charles III.
• The reverse features a young foal resting amidst flowers.
• Designed by Natasha Muhl.

All 2026 Proof Colorized Tuvalu Lunar Baby Horse 1/2 oz Silver Coins come individually encapsulated for protection and are housed in a classic Perth Mint presentation case with a clear acrylic lid. Each coin is packaged in a themed outer box and includes a Certificate of Authenticity from the Perth Mint. The reverse design includes crisp colorization that brings out the floral scene and gives the coin a lively finish.

Obverse

On the obverse of the 2026 Proof Colorized Tuvalu Lunar Baby Horse Silver Coin is a portrait of King Charles III. Shown in left-profile relief, His Majesty appears without a crown in this clean, first-generation likeness. The effigy was created by Jody Clark. Inscriptions include KING CHARLES III, TUVALU, 1/2 OZ 9999 AG, 2026, and 50 CENTS.

Reverse

The reverse of the 2026 Proof Colorized Lunar Baby Horse 1/2 oz Silver Coin features a young foal resting while surrounded by a colorful spread of flowers. In the early days, foals sleep frequently as their bodies develop, and they stay close to their mothers as they learn their environment. Their wide, expressive eyes and early playful energy are part of what makes the foal stage so memorable, even as they spend much of the day resting. Inscriptions read YEAR OF THE HORSE, the Chinese emblem for the horse, and the P mint mark.

History

Foals are impressive from the start, especially when it comes to early movement. Its common for a newborn to stand quickly and begin walking soon afterward, a trait that developed over time when staying mobile helped young horses survive in the wild. Theyre also born with long, slender legs that can make them look awkwardly tall at first, and their early coat is typically soft and fluffy before it changes as they grow.

Ordering

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