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Lunar Year Of The Horse Silver Coins
The Perth Mint Silver Lunar Year of the Horse
The Perth Mint’s Silver Lunar Series is a celebrated favorite among collectors and investors, renowned for combining exceptional artistry with cultural significance. Struck in .9999 fine silver since the launch of Lunar Series III in 2020, these coins honor the 12 animals of the Chinese Lunar Calendar, with each year unveiling a new design. The program began in 1999 for silver and has steadily built a global following, offering both beauty and bullion value in every release. Collectors and investors alike appreciate the series for its symbolic connection to Chinese culture and its reputation for purity, precision, and timeless appeal.
Evolution of the Perth Mint Lunar Silver Coins
Following the success of the original Lunar Series, the Perth Mint introduced the second series in 2008, starting once again with the Year of the Mouse. Both Series I and Series II featured .999 fine silver, while Series III elevated the standard to .9999 fine silver. Across all generations, these coins have stood out as some of the most sought-after silver bullion issues worldwide, backed by legal tender status in Australia and a tradition of limited annual mintages. With each new release, the Mint showcases its mastery of detail, creating coins that hold both investment value and numismatic significance.
Sizes, Finishes, and Special Editions
Perth Mint Lunar Silver Coins are available in an impressive variety of sizes, from ½ oz. to 1 kilo, catering to different collecting goals and budgets. Many editions are offered in Brilliant Uncirculated quality, while select releases feature vivid colorization, antiqued finishes, or other unique enhancements. Each coin comes in protective packaging to preserve its pristine condition, ensuring its appeal for years to come.
2026 Year of the Horse Silver Coin – Design & Symbolism
The 2026 Year of the Horse Silver Coin features an all-new interpretation of the iconic Horse motif, struck in .9999 fine silver, symbolizing strength, endurance, and freedom, alongside the Chinese character for “Horse,” the inscription “Horse,” and the Perth Mint’s “P” mintmark. Every annual release in the series brings a fresh artistic vision to its zodiac subject, making each year’s coin a distinctive work of numismatic art.
The obverse depicts the official Dan Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, reflecting the coin’s legal tender status in Australia and marking the current era of the Lunar Series III program. This is only the second release in the Perth Mint Lunar Series to feature the King’s image, as all prior issues before 2025 carried the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II.
Individuals born in the Year of the Horse—most recently in 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, and now 2026—are thought to be social, energetic, and hardworking, making this coin a meaningful keepsake as well as a sound investment.
Add to Your Lunar Collection
Bullion Exchanges offers a wide variety of Perth Mint Lunar Series coins, including both the 2026 Year of the Horse Silver Coin and its stunning gold counterpart. Collectors often pair the two to complete their yearly set, enjoying the harmony of designs across different precious metals. Explore our full selection today and secure your piece of this iconic series before annual mintages sell out.
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The Perth Mint Lunar series also features gold and platinum coins.