2026 5 oz Perth Mint Silver Horse – Lunar Series III (BU)

Perth Mint .9999 Fine Silver | Large-Format Lunar Bullion | Year of the Horse

Quick Facts

• Metal Content: 5 troy oz pure silver (.9999 Fine)
• Total Weight: 155.517 g
• Year: 2026 – Year of the Horse (Lunar Series III)
• Mint: The Perth Mint, Australia
• Face Value: $8 AUD
• Diameter: ~65 mm (approx.; Perth Mint specification)
• Mintage: Unlimited bullion issue; production closes end of 2026
• Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
• Packaging: Individual coin in Perth Mint acrylic capsule
• IRA Eligible: Yes (.9999 fineness meets IRS minimum requirements)

Specifications per Perth Mint Lunar Series III bullion program.

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Summit Metals sources Lunar Series III coins directly from authorized Perth Mint distributors to ensure pristine condition and original mint capsules.

Mare & Foal Design – Lunar Series III (2026)

Obverse: Dan Thorne's effigy of King Charles III with inscriptions including "CHARLES III," "AUSTRALIA," the denomination, and year of issue.

Reverse: Designed by Perth Mint artist Ing Ing Jong, the reverse portrays a majestic mare alongside her young foal, both depicted with elegant manes in a striking galloping stance. The background features towering mountains and lush grasslands, symbolizing vitality, protection, and good fortune. The design includes the Chinese character for Horse (馬), the inscription "HORSE 2026," and the Perth Mint "P" mintmark. A micro-engraved security feature is integrated into the design and visible only under magnification.

The large 5 oz format gives this design exceptional presence, with Ing Ing Jong's fine detail rendered at a scale impossible to achieve on smaller fractional coins.

Investment & Collector Appeal

The 5 oz format is the statement piece of the Lunar Series III bullion lineup — commanding in size, rich in silver content, and striking in visual impact. For investors, five troy ounces of .9999 fine silver in a single sovereign coin offers meaningful precious metals exposure with the added collectibility of an annual-release Lunar design. For collectors, the larger canvas elevates Ing Ing Jong's mare-and-foal artwork to a level of detail that simply cannot be appreciated at smaller sizes. As a production-close bullion issue — with final mintage confirmed only at year's end — the 5 oz Lunar Horse occupies a unique position between accessible bullion and future collectible. It is ideal for anchoring a Lunar Series III set, gifting, or adding a visually distinctive silver holding to any portfolio.

About the Perth Mint & Lunar Series III

Founded in 1899, The Perth Mint is Australia's official bullion mint and one of the most respected precious metals producers in the world. The Australian Lunar Series — first launched in 1996 — is now in its third 12-year cycle, with each annual release honoring a different animal of the Chinese zodiac. The 2026 Year of the Horse is the seventh release in Lunar Series III, celebrating an animal long associated with strength, independence, and perseverance. In Chinese tradition, those born under the Horse sign — in 2026, 2014, 2002, 1990, and every twelfth preceding year — are said to be charismatic, adventurous, and naturally gifted at inspiring others.

Packaging & Delivery

Each coin arrives sealed in its official Perth Mint acrylic capsule. Summit Metals ships every order discreetly, fully insured, and trackable from our vault to your door.

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