The Year of the Fire Horse, or Hinoeuma, occurs once every sixty years when the horse year aligns with the fire element in the Chinese zodiac. Each of the five elements (wood, fire, earth, metal, and water) cycles through the twelve zodiac animals, creating sixty distinct pairings. Right now, 2026 1 oz Proof Vanuatu Silver with Pearl Year of the Horse Coins are offered at BGASC.

Highlights:

• Arrives in a red presentation box with a Certificate of Authenticity!
• Honors the Year of the Horse!
• Includes a pink-purple freshwater pearl on the reverse!
• Proof visuals!
• Limited mintage of only 4,888 coins!
• Contains 1 troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• Bears a face value of 20 Vatu backed by the government of Vanuatu.
• The obverse features the national coat of arms.
• On the reverse is a 24-karat gold Year of the Horse design.

Every 2026 1 oz Proof Vanuatu Silver with Pearl Year of the Horse Coin is shipped inside a red presentation box and is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. On the reverse, the horse design is plated with 24-karat gold, and a freshwater pearl in shades of pink and purple is inset into the coin, complementing the artwork.

Obverse

The obverse of the 2026 Proof Vanuatu Silver with Pearl Year of the Horse Coin presents the national coat of arms of Vanuatu. The emblem depicts a Melanesian warrior standing with a spear on a mountain, believed to represent Mount Tabwemasana, the highest peak in Vanuatu.

Reverse

On the reverse of the 2026 1 oz Proof Silver with Pearl Year of the Horse Coin, you will see a horse plated in 24-karat gold, styled in the manner of paper cut decorations used during New Year festivities. The horse is shown in profile, turning its head back toward the inset pearl.

History

Those born in Fire Horse years are often thought of as dynamic and bold. They are described as passionate and independent, though they may also be impulsive. During Year of the Horse celebrations, horse imagery is widely displayedfrom paper cutouts and lanterns to art inspired by legendary horses, including the eight steeds of King Mu.

Ordering

If you have any questions about 1 oz silver coins, please dont hesitate to contact us. BGASC customer service can be reached at 888-992-4272, through our web chat, or by email.