Perth Mints popular Lunar Series III continues with designs based on the Chinese Zodiacs twelve animals. Each coin features updated artwork to reflect the characteristics of that years zodiac sign. While silver issues may show two animals, the gold coins typically focus on one. BGASC now offers the 2026 10 oz Australian Gold Lunar Horse Coin.

Highlights:

• Comes with an individual acrylic capsule!
• 7th date in the Lunar Series III program!
• Honors the Year of the Fire Horse!
• Contains 10 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold in BU condition.
• The face value of $1,000 (AUD) is fully backed by the Australian government.
• On the obverse is King Charles III.
• The reverse features a horse rearing up on its hind legs.
• Artwork by Ing Ing Jong.
• Security element included in the reverse field.

All 2026 10 oz Australian Gold Lunar Horse Coins are in Brilliant Uncirculated condition and come individually packaged in an acrylic capsule. The reverse also includes a built-in security mark that appears as a micro-engraved letter, visible only with magnification.

Obverse

On the obverse, youll find the first official portrait of King Charles III featured on Perth Mint coins. This left-facing design shows the King without a crown and was created by Dan Thorne specifically for Australian issues from the mint.

Reverse

The reverse design captures a horse mid-rear, with its hooves off the ground in a bold pose. It stands in a grassy mountain area, a setting that enhances the image of strength and motion.

History

The Year of the Fire Horse is one of the rarest and most vibrant zodiac combinations, occurring once every sixty years. The Horses energetic personality is enhanced by the powerful traits of the Fire element. This is one of five Horse-year pairings, with the others aligned to earth, water, wood, and metal.

Ordering

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