The 2026 Perth Mint Lunar Year of the Horse High Relief Proof 2 oz Silver Coin – in capsule is a premium collector release from The Perth Mint’s acclaimed Australian Lunar Series III. This coin commemorates the Chinese Year of the Horse, the seventh animal in the 12‑year zodiac cycle, symbolizing energy, independence, charisma, and the spirit of adventure. The gorgeous design by famed artist Ing Ing Jong captures a powerful mare and her foal in elegant, galloping motion across a serene grassland landscape, accented with the Chinese character for “Horse” and the year date “HORSE 2026”. The obverse features the officially recognised effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Dan Thorne, while the high relief proof finish delivers exceptional depth, contrast, and artistic detail. The coin is beautifully presented in a protective acrylic capsule—perfect for display or safekeeping.
Key Features
🔹 Country of Issue: Australia (Legal Tender – 2 AUD)
🔹 Series: Australian Lunar Series III – Year of the Horse
🔹 Metal: 99.99 % pure silver (Ag)
🔹 Silver Weight: 2 troy ounces
🔹 Finish: High Relief Proof (exceptional contrast and detail)
🔹 Design – Reverse: Majestic mare and foal in motion, Chinese character for “Horse,” “HORSE 2026,” and Perth Mint “P” mintmark
🔹 Design – Obverse: Effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Dan Thorne with inscriptions indicating weight, purity, denomination, and year
🔹 Diameter: ~50.80 mm
🔹 Thickness: ~4.80 mm
🔹 Presentation: Protective acrylic capsule (collector packaging)
🔹 Collectibility: Part of a long‑running lunar zodiac program with strong collector demand
🔹 Cultural Significance: Celebrates the 2026 Chinese Year of the Horse—associated with vitality, freedom, and ambition
