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Product Description
- Seventh issue of the renowned Lunar III Series
- 1 ounce of 999.9 pure gold in proof quality
- High relief with sculptural effect
- Limited mintage of only 188 pieces worldwide
- With numbered certificate of authenticity
- Delivered in the original case of The Perth Mint
This 2026 High Relief gold coin stands as an outstanding example of the highest minting craftsmanship and cultural depth. It is aimed at collectors and investors who wish to see rarity, symbolism, and artisanal precision united in a single object.
Product Details
Precision in Gold and Masterful Minting Quality
Struck from one ounce of 999.9 gold, this limited coin is presented in classic proof quality with pronounced High Relief. The diameter of 27.60 millimeters allows for an impressive depth effect, in which raised motifs stand out clearly against the mirrored field. Minting is carried out under the highest quality standards of The Perth Mint, with every step focused on absolute detail accuracy and flawless surfaces. Weight, purity, and the face value of 100 dollars are precisely integrated, underscoring its official status as legal tender of Australia. The combination of High Relief technique and proof quality creates an interplay of light and shadow that enhances the sculptural impact of the design and makes the coin a tactile experience.
High Relief strikes require multiple impressions and significantly lower mintages, making their production more elaborate and cost-intensive than classic proof coins.
(Source: The Perth Mint)
Motif and Design
Dynamism and Grace in Finest Engraving
The motif depicts a powerful horse with raised hooves, its tense musculature and flowing lines conveying movement and energy. The scene opens into a wide landscape of gentle hills and grasslands, lending depth and calmness to the design. Fine engravings bring the mane and tail to life, while polished surfaces softly reflect the light.
Integrated into the design are the Chinese character for horse, the inscription HORSE 2026, and the traditional P mintmark of The Perth Mint.
The reverse features the official portrait of King Charles III, designed by Dan Thorne, complemented by weight, fineness, and face value. Obverse and reverse form a harmonious overall composition that connects tradition with contemporary numismatics.
Historical and Cultural Background
The Horse as a Symbol of Freedom and Vital Energy
In the Chinese zodiac, the horse holds a special position. It represents independence, endurance, and optimism, and has been revered for centuries as a symbol of progress and movement. As the seventh sign of the twelve-year cycle, it embodies the transition from stability to dynamism.
Across cultures, the horse is also regarded as a loyal companion to humankind, a source of labor, a status symbol, and the inspiration for mythological narratives. The Australian Lunar Series III embraces this meaning and translates it into a modern collector’s coin that unites Far Eastern symbolism with Australian minting artistry.
Exclusivity and Investment Value
Strict Limitation as the Foundation of Sustainable Demand
With a worldwide mintage of only 188 pieces, this coin ranks among the rarest issues of the Lunar Series III. Such low numbers meet strong international demand from experienced collectors and investors. Beyond its intrinsic gold value, the strict limitation plays a central role in its long-term value development.
As a physical store of value, the coin offers protection against inflation and currency risks, while its collector appeal is further supported by the series, the year of issue, and the High Relief finish.
Secure one of the few examples of this strictly limited coin before it sells out.
