Buy Lunar III Silver Coins – The Current Chinese Zodiac Cycle (2020–2031)
The Silver Lunar III is the current, third generation of the Perth Mint's Chinese zodiac silver programme – running from the Year of the Rat (2020) through to the Year of the Pig (2031) – and with 58 products at CelticGold it is the largest current-cycle silver series in the range. Every product carries 999.9/1,000 fine silver, the Government of Western Australia statutory guarantee, and a new zodiac animal design each year. 2026 is the Year of the Horse – currently available at issue price.
The Current Cycle at a Glance
Year
Animal
Status
2020
Rat
Closed
2021
Ox
Closed
2022
Tiger
Closed
2023
Rabbit
Closed
2024
Dragon
Closed – significant premiums
2025
Snake
Closed
2026
Horse
Current – buy at issue price
2027–2031
Goat → Pig
Forthcoming
The Dragon 2024 was the fastest-selling Perth Mint silver release in recent years – selling out in most sizes within days and immediately commanding secondary-market premiums. Current-year Horse (2026) coins are available at issue price now.
Should I buy the current year (Horse 2026) now? Yes – Dragon 2024 experience confirmed what Lunar I and II already showed: current-year coins at issue price are always the best value. Once a year sells out, secondary market prices rise immediately. What happens when Lunar III ends in 2031? A fourth cycle begins with the Rat in 2032. Complete Lunar III 12-coin sets will then become collector items, as Lunar I and II sets are now.
