🇦🇺 Lunar III Horse 2026 – 1/10 oz Gold Coin – Australia’s Zodiac Symbol in Fine Harmony
The Lunar III Horse 2026 – 1/10 oz Gold Coin embodies energy, freedom, and elegance in a masterfully balanced design. Struck by the Perth Mint in Western Australia, it celebrates the Year of the Horse in the Chinese Zodiac — a sign symbolising vitality, courage, and endurance.
The obverse features the effigy of King Charles III, designed by Dan Thorne, surrounded by the inscriptions “CHARLES III • AUSTRALIA • 15 DOLLARS.” The refined engraving reflects dignity and continuity, linking the series with a sense of regal presence and tradition.
The reverse portrays a horse in motion, stepping gracefully across rocky ground, framed by bamboo and stylised clouds. The scene captures the moment between strength and calm — an allegory of balance, freedom, and natural grace. The inscriptions “YEAR OF THE HORSE 2026” and the Chinese character “馬” complete the composition with symbolic harmony.
Struck from 99.99 percent fine gold, the Lunar III Horse 2026 – 1/10 oz Gold Coin is a refined expression of Australian minting artistry, encapsulating the spirit of the horse in pure, lasting perfection.
| Metal | Gold |
| Form | Gold Coin |
| Country of Origin | Australia |
| Issuer | Perth Mint |
| Series | Lunar III |
| Purity | 999.9/1000 |
| Fineweight | 3.11 gram |
| Gross Weight | 3.11 gram |
| Denomination (oz) | 1/10 oz |
| Year of issue | 2026 |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Condition | Uncirculated |
| Face value | 15 AUD |
| Thickness | 1.80 mm |
| Diameter | 16.60 mm |
| Packaging | in Capsule |
| Packaging Unit | 20 per roll |
| Large Packaging 2 | 100 per box |