2026 Australia 1/20 oz Gold Lunar Horse BU (Series III)

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This delicate gold piece represents a fascinating intersection of Australian craftsmanship and ancient Chinese tradition. Struck from 1/20 of an ounce of extremely pure 0.9999 fine gold, the coin belongs to the celebrated Lunar Series III. It honors the Year of the Horse, which occupies the seventh position in the twelve-year cycle of the Chinese lunar calendar. Backed fully by the government of Australia, this five-dollar legal tender coin is produced by the historic Perth Mint. One side of the coin showcases a dynamic representation of a horse with its hooves raised high, set against a scenic backdrop of rolling grasslands and rugged mountain peaks. This annual design changes to reflect the current lunar animal, making each year's release unique. The reverse also displays the Chinese character representing the horse, the English inscription "HORSE 2026", and the traditional "P" mint mark signifying its origin from the Perth Mint. On the other side, the coin features the modern effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, designed by Dan Thorne. Surrounding this central portrait are key details regarding the coin's weight, its high gold purity, and its official face value of five dollars, ensuring all its vital specifications are beautifully integrated into the physical design.