Silver Coin Lunar Opal Year of the Horse 2026, 1 ounce

The Silver Year of the Horse is a continuation of a series of coins inspired by the Chinese lunar calendar.

We present the latest edition of the Lunar series, enriched with an opal insert. The coins belonging to the prestigious Lunar III series, issued by the renowned Australian Perth Mint, have been highly regarded by collectors and investors around the world for years. This series refers to the traditional Chinese lunar calendar, in which each year is assigned to a different animal with symbolic meaning. The motif of the presented coin is the horse – one of the most dynamic and noble animals of the zodiac. In Chinese culture, the horse symbolizes strength, independence, freedom of spirit, and constant energy for action. People born in the Year of the Horse are considered ambitious, loyal, and enthusiastic, as well as open to challenges and new experiences. This sign is also traditionally associated with perseverance, determination, and the pursuit of success, which makes coins with this motif particularly significant, both symbolically and for collectors.

Coins from the Perth Mint's lunar collection are an attractive proposition for collectors. They are characterized by precise workmanship and attention to detail. The reverse of the coin features an image of a horse made of intricately matched pieces of opal on a black background. On the reverse side of the coin, we find the traditional image of Charles III, King of Great Britain, along with the denomination of 1 AUD, typical for coins from the Perth Mint.