Description
2026 P Australia Silver Lunar Series III Year of the Horse (1/2 oz) $1 - BU - Original Perth Mint Capsule
The Perth Mint silver bullion coins for the Year of the Horse, the seventh animal of twelve in the Chinese lunar calendar. According to tradition, the horse claimed its position in the zodiac after completing the emperor’s race. Individuals born under this sign in 2026, 2014, 2002, 1990, and every 12th preceding year are associated with independence and adventure.
The reverse of each coin portrays a mare alongside a foal in a galloping stance, set against a background of mountains and grasslands. The design includes the Chinese character for "Horse," the inscription "HORSE 2026," and The Perth Mint’s "P" mintmark. The obverse features the Dan Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, along with the weight, fineness, and monetary denomination.
For authentication, a security feature consisting of a micro-engraved letter is included within the reverse design and is detectable under a magnifying glass.
No mintage limit applies to the 1 kilo, 5oz, 2oz, and 1/2oz coins, though production for these—excluding the 1 kilo—will close at the end of 2026. For the 1oz release, The Perth Mint will produce up to 300,000 coins. Production for the 1oz size will cease when the mintage is fully sold or at the end of the series, whichever occurs first. All coins are struck from .9999 fine silver in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. You will NOT receive the exact item that was photographed to create the Reference Images. However, the actual item you will receive is guaranteed to be similar to that shown and exactly as described.
The Perth Mint silver bullion coins for the Year of the Horse, the seventh animal of twelve in the Chinese lunar calendar. According to tradition, the horse claimed its position in the zodiac after completing the emperor’s race. Individuals born under this sign in 2026, 2014, 2002, 1990, and every 12th preceding year are associated with independence and adventure.
The reverse of each coin portrays a mare alongside a foal in a galloping stance, set against a background of mountains and grasslands. The design includes the Chinese character for "Horse," the inscription "HORSE 2026," and The Perth Mint’s "P" mintmark. The obverse features the Dan Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, along with the weight, fineness, and monetary denomination.
For authentication, a security feature consisting of a micro-engraved letter is included within the reverse design and is detectable under a magnifying glass.
No mintage limit applies to the 1 kilo, 5oz, 2oz, and 1/2oz coins, though production for these—excluding the 1 kilo—will close at the end of 2026. For the 1oz release, The Perth Mint will produce up to 300,000 coins. Production for the 1oz size will cease when the mintage is fully sold or at the end of the series, whichever occurs first. All coins are struck from .9999 fine silver in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. You will NOT receive the exact item that was photographed to create the Reference Images. However, the actual item you will receive is guaranteed to be similar to that shown and exactly as described.
| SPECIFICATIONS | |
|---|---|
| AMW: | 0.5 |
| AMW UOM: | troy oz |
| Certification: | Uncertified |
| Denomination: | 50C |
| Designer: | Ing Ing Jong (reverse), Dan Thorne (obverse) |
| Diameter: | 32.6 |
| Diameter UOM: | mm |
| Edge Type: | Reeded |
| Fineness: | 0.9999 |
| Metal Content: | 999.9 Fine Silver |
| Mint Location: | Perth |
| Packaging: | Coins are shipped in Perth Mint plastic capsule |
| Weight: | 15.553 |
| Weight UOM: | gr |
| YearIssued: | 2026 |