1 oz Gold Coin - Lunar III - Year of the Horse - High Relief - 2026
### Australian Lunar Series III - Year of the Horse - 2026 1 Oz Gold - Proof - High Relief - Seventh year of Lunar Series III - 99.99% pure Gold - **Strictly limited Mintage only 188 pieces** - With numbered Certificate of Authenticity - Delivery in original Box The new issue of the **Australian Lunar Series III** of the **Perth Mint** is dedicated to the **Year of the Horse**. The horse is the seventh animal in the Chinese lunar calendar. The seventh issue of the **12-year Lunar III Series** features a detailed depiction of a magnificent horse with elevated hooves, embodying strength and grace. In the background, mountain ranges and expansive grasslands unfold. The artistic design also incorporates the Chinese character for “Horse,” the inscription “HORSE 2026”, as well as The Perth Mint’s traditional “P” mintmark. The reverse shows the Dan Thorne portrait of King Charles III, complemented by the weight, fineness, and denomination. The mintage is **limited to only 188 pieces worldwide**. Horses have been faithful companions of humankind for thousands of years. They embody strength, elegance, and sensitivity, and are regarded as symbols of freedom and grace. To this day, they play an important role in sport, leisure, and culture. People born in the Year of the Horse are considered energetic, freedom-loving, and independent, while also being sociable, charming, and full of vitality. The strictly limited **Year of the Horse High Relief gold proof coin** is delivered in the original box including a numbered certificate of authenticity from the Perth Mint.