1 oz Silver Coin - Lunar III - Year of the Horse - Melbourne Coin Show Special - Color - 2026
### Australian Lunar Series III - Year of the Horse 2026 Melbourne Coin Show Special 1 Oz Silver - Uncirculated - in Color - Melbourne Money Expo Special Edition - Seventh year of Lunar Series III - 99.99% pure Silver - Mintage only 3,000 pieces - Delivery in Blistercard - for Melbourne Money Expo 2026 This **Melbourne Money Expo Special Release** is part of the Australian Lunar Series III from the **Perth Mint** and is dedicated to the **Year of the Horse**. The horse is the seventh animal in the Chinese zodiac calendar. The seventh issue of the 12-year Lunar III series was struck from one ounce of 99.99% pure silver. The motive in color presents a majestic mare together with her young foal. Both are shown in a dynamic galloping pose with elegantly flowing manes. In the background, imposing mountain ranges rise in harmonious contrast to the serene expanse of grasslands. Also included in the design are the Chinese character for "horse", the inscription "HORSE 2026" and the Perth Mint´s "P" mintmark. The reverse of the coin features the portrait of King Charles III designed by Dan Thorne. The coin's weight, fineness and denomination are also shown. Horses have been loyal companions of humankind for thousands of years. They embody strength, elegance, and sensitivity, are regarded as symbols of freedom and grace, and continue to 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 **limited show special silver coin** in uncirculated quality is delivered in the original blistercard of the Perth Mint.