2026 1/10 oz Colorized Australian Gold Lunar Horse Coin (BU)
The Lunar Series III program from the Perth Mint continues one of the most respected bullion coin collections featuring animals from the Chinese lunar calendar. This third installment of the series introduces new artistic designs for each zodiac animal while preserving the quality minting standards for which Perth Mint coins are known. Struck from .9999 fine gold and issued in several sizes, these coins offer both collectible appeal and precious metal value. Today, the 2026 1/10 oz Colorized Australian Gold Lunar Horse Coin is available from BGASC. **Highlights:** - **Comes with an individual capsule!** - **7th year for Lunar Series III coins!** - **Beautiful, colorized reverse design!** - **Limited mintage of only 20,000 coins!** - **Sold out at the mint!** - Contains 1/10 troy oz of .9999 pure gold. - The face value of $15 (AUD) is backed by the Australian government. - Obverse features King Charles III. - Reverse depicts a horse rearing up powerfully on its hind legs. - Bears a P mint mark from Perth Mint. All 2026 1/10 oz Colorized Australian Gold Lunar Horse Coins come packaged in individual protective capsules. The Perth Mint produced only 20,000 coins in total, and the issue has already sold out at the mint. The horse featured on the reverse includes striking onyx colorization that highlights the animal within the design. **Obverse** The obverse of the 2026 Colorized Australian Gold Lunar Horse Coin displays the portrait of King Charles III. Introduced on Australian coinage in 2024, this effigy was designed by Dan Thorne. The design presents His Majesty in left-profile relief without a crown. **Reverse** For the reverse of the 2026 1/10 oz Colorized Gold Lunar Horse Coin, the design showcases a strong horse rising onto its hind legs. The horse is presented with onyx colorization, while the surrounding landscape includes grass below and a tall mountain peak in the background. The Perth Mints P mint mark is also included in the design. **History** In Chinese zodiac tradition, the Horse represents freedom, drive, and strong personal energy. When the Horse year coincides with the Fire element, it forms the Year of the Fire Horse, an event that occurs only once every sixty years. This combination is believed to heighten the natural traits of the Horse sign. People born during a Fire Horse year are often associated with confidence, creativity, and the determination to pursue their own goals. **Ordering** If you have questions when purchasing gold, the BGASC team is here to assist. You can call us at 888-992-4272, reach out through our web chat, or contact us by 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.