2026 5 oz Australian Silver Lunar Horse Coin (BU)

In 2026, The Perth Mint will release new coins in its Lunar Series III to honor the Year of the Horse. As the seventh animal in the Chinese Zodiac, the horse takes on a special significance in the 2026 Year of the Fire Horse edition. The Lunar Series pairs each animal with all five elements across its cycle. The 2026 5 oz Australian Silver Lunar Horse Coin is now offered at BGASC. **Highlights:** - **Packaged in an individual acrylic capsule!** - **7th year of release in the Lunar Series III!** - **Celebrates the Year of the Fire Horse!** - Contains 5 Troy oz of .9999 pure silver in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. - Australian legal tender with a face value of $8 (AUD). - Obverse depicts King Charles III. - Reverse portrays a mare and foal in a natural landscape. - Artwork by Ing Ing Jong. - Reverse includes a security element. Each 2026 5 oz Australian Silver Lunar Horse Coin comes in Brilliant Uncirculated condition and is safely housed in an acrylic capsule. The reverse includes a micro-engraved security detail visible only under magnification. **Obverse** The obverse of the 2026 5 oz Silver Lunar Horse Coin features a left-profile image of King Charles III. This is the first uncrowned portrait of Charles III used on Australian coinage and was designed by Dan Thorne. **Reverse** The reverse design shows a mare and her foal moving together through tall grass, with mountains rising in the background. This design comes from Ing Ing Jong, who began her work on the Perth Mints lunar program in 2013. **History** In Chinese culture, the horse has a long history as an important animal for transportation, farming, and military needs. Because of this, the horse became a symbol of qualities such as strength, loyalty, speed, and determination in Chinese legend and art. **Ordering** BGASC customer service can assist with silver purchases at 888-992-4272. You may also contact us by online chat or email. **Buying Gold And Silver Coins With BGASC Is Convenient And Secure** BGASC is Fast, Reliable, and Trusted. All orders of $199 or more Ship FREE. Our prices are ultra-competitive and there is no order minimum. We have NO hidden fees and we don't do phone solicitation calls either. All shipments are packaged securely, discreetly and are fully insured. We accept payment by Credit Card, PayPal, Crypto, ACH, Bank Wire and Paper Check. Your prices are locked in when checkout is completed. Customers all across the country have quickly come to recognize BGASC as one of the largest, fastest, most trusted online precious metals dealers in the U.S.