2026 Australian Opal Lunar Series Year of the Horse 1oz Silver Proof Coin
The coin’s reverse incorporates a circular panel featuring a horse detailed in pure Australian opal. Struck elements include intricate patterning with stylised depictions of marigold, a plant traditionally considered lucky for those born in the Year of the Horse.  The design also includes the inscription ‘YEAR OF THE HORSE’ and the Chinese character for ‘horse’ together with the 2026 year-date, the coin’s weight and purity, and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.
Australia supplies the overwhelming majority of the world’s opal, a colourful mineral-like material which is put to outstanding artistic use in this exceptionally popular series. With previous opal lunar coins sold out, this Year of the Horse addition is sure to be another keenly sought after collectable.
Mintage: 6,000
Original: $420.00
-70%$420.00
$126.00Description
The coin’s reverse incorporates a circular panel featuring a horse detailed in pure Australian opal. Struck elements include intricate patterning with stylised depictions of marigold, a plant traditionally considered lucky for those born in the Year of the Horse.  The design also includes the inscription ‘YEAR OF THE HORSE’ and the Chinese character for ‘horse’ together with the 2026 year-date, the coin’s weight and purity, and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.
Australia supplies the overwhelming majority of the world’s opal, a colourful mineral-like material which is put to outstanding artistic use in this exceptionally popular series. With previous opal lunar coins sold out, this Year of the Horse addition is sure to be another keenly sought after collectable.
Mintage: 6,000