The 2026 10 oz Australian Gold Lunar Horse Coin (BU) is a stunning large-format bullion release from the Perth Mint’s renowned Lunar Series III. Celebrating the Year of the Horse in the Chinese Zodiac, this substantial gold coin offers exceptional purity, intricate artistry, and significant collectible appeal. Struck in brilliant uncirculated condition, it is one of the most impressive pieces in the series due to its substantial weight and limited annual production.
Coin Highlights:
- Contains 10 Troy oz of .9999 fine gold.
- Part of the Perth Mint’s Lunar Series III program.
- Celebrates the 2026 Year of the Horse in the Chinese Zodiac.
- Struck in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition.
- Obverse features the Dan Thorne effigy of King Charles III.
- Reverse depicts a detailed and dynamic design of the 2026 Lunar Horse.
- Each coin comes individually encapsulated for protection.
- Legal tender in Australia with a face value backed by the Australian government.
The reverse design showcases the graceful and powerful horse—an animal symbolizing energy, freedom, and perseverance in Chinese culture. The Perth Mint’s artistry captures the creature in a dynamic pose, emphasizing motion and vitality. This design changes each year in the Lunar Series, making every annual release unique and highly sought after.
The obverse features the official effigy of King Charles III, an updated portrait now used on Australian legal tender coins. This detail adds modern significance to this already prestigious bullion piece.
At 10 full troy ounces, the 2026 Gold Lunar Horse offers exceptional bullion value alongside its numismatic demand. Collectors of the Lunar Series, as well as investors looking for larger-format gold pieces, consider this coin a standout addition due to its weight, purity, and beautifully executed design.
Each 2026 Australian 10 oz Gold Lunar Horse arrives in Brilliant Uncirculated condition and is individually sealed to preserve its luster. With limited availability and strong global interest in the Lunar Series, this coin remains a prized acquisition for serious collectors and investors.