2026 1/2 oz Australian Silver Lunar Horse Coin (BU)

Perth Mints Lunar Series III continues in 2026 with the release of a coin honoring the Year of the Horse. This edition marks the Year of the Fire Horse, a variation that occurs once in every 60-year cycle as each zodiac animal rotates through five different elements. The horse is the seventh animal in the Chinese zodiac, and its image and symbolism are deeply rooted in history. You can now purchase 2026 1/2 oz Australian Silver Lunar Horse Coins from BGASC. **Highlights:** - **Ships in a capsule, a sealed roll of 20 coins, or a box of 100 coins!** - **7th coin in the Lunar Series III line!** - **Features the Year of the Fire Horse!** - Contains 1/2 Troy oz of .9999 fine silver in BU condition. - Face value of $.50 (AUD), backed by Australia. - Obverse shows King Charles III. - Reverse features a mare and her foal in open grasslands. - Designed by Ing Ing Jong. - Reverse includes a security mark. Each 2026 1/2 oz Australian Silver Lunar Horse Coin comes in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. Single coins are sealed in capsules, while groups of 20 are in plastic rolls and groups of 100 come in boxes with five rolls. All coins have a small security element on the reverse that is visible only under magnification. **Obverse** The obverse of the 2026 1/2 oz Silver Lunar Horse Coin presents the first Australian effigy of King Charles III. Created by Dan Thorne, the left-facing portrait shows the king without a crown, reflecting a simpler style for the new monarchs image on coins. **Reverse** On the reverse, artist Ing Ing Jong depicts a graceful mare and her foal galloping through open grasslands with mountains in the background. Jong has contributed many designs to the Perth Mints Lunar Series since 2013, bringing detailed artistry to each release. **History** The Horse is seventh in the cycle of the Chinese zodiac. According to one legend, the Jade Emperor organized a race to set the order of the animals. The Horse, despite its speed, finished seventh after the Snake startled it by leaping from where it had hidden in its hoof. **Ordering** For help purchasing silver, contact BGASC at 888-992-4272. You can also reach us through our web chat or 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.