Product Description
- 7th release of the Australian Lunar Series III from The Perth Mint
- Bullion coin struck from 2 ounces of 999.9 pure silver
- Delivered in a protective coin capsule
With the 2 oz Lunar III Year of the Horse 2026 silver coin, the Perth Mint continues its renowned Lunar Series with a powerful new release. This coin is aimed especially at investors looking for a high-quality bullion coin with cultural depth as a stable store of value.
Product Details
Technical precision in a substantial format
Struck from two ounces of 999.9 silver, this investment coin is presented in excellent brilliant uncirculated quality, featuring sharply defined reliefs and finely matte surfaces. The generous diameter of 50.80 millimeters allows for an exceptionally deep execution of the design and gives the coin a tangible presence. Production takes place under the Perth Mint’s strictly controlled conditions, ensuring consistently high quality and an authentic strike characteristic. Each coin bears information on weight, fineness, and face value, and is recognized as official legal tender.
Superior Fact:
The Perth Mint strikes its Lunar bullion coins from 999.9 silver under the Australian Government’s guarantee and is therefore among the few government mints worldwide to meet this purity standard.
Source: www.perthmint.com
Motif and Design
Dynamism and tranquility in a harmonious visual language
The motif depicts a majestic mare in powerful gallop, accompanied by her young foal. Flowing manes and tense body lines convey movement and energy, while the wide grasslands and calm mountain ranges in the background create a balanced counterpoint. Light reflections dance across the raised surfaces, bringing the fine lines of the engraving to life depending on the viewing angle. The design is complemented by the Chinese character for horse, as well as the inscription HORSE 2026 and the Perth Mint’s traditional mintmark logo.
The reverse features the official portrait of His Majesty King Charles III with sovereign clarity and precise linework.
Historical and Cultural Background
The horse as a timeless symbol of freedom and energy
In the Chinese zodiac, the horse holds a special status. As the seventh sign, it represents independence, vitality, and inner strength. For millennia, the horse has accompanied humanity as a working animal, a cultural symbol, and an expression of freedom. People born in the Year of the Horse are considered cheerful, communicative, and dynamic. The Lunar Series III embraces this cultural significance and translates it into a modern numismatic form that combines Far Eastern symbolism with Australian minting artistry.
Exclusivity and Investment Value
International demand with a long-term perspective
Although this issue is struck without a mintage limit, it is still subject to real market demand and the annual series sequence. Perth Mint Lunar coins enjoy a high level of trust worldwide among investors and collectors. The high silver weight supports price stability. For investors who value not only classic bullion products but also thematic releases, this coin is a well-balanced addition.
Secure one of the coveted examples of this Lunar release while it remains regularly available.