🐴 Baby Horse 2026 1/2oz Silver Proof Coloured Coin
Celebrate the Year of the Horse – A Precious Keepsake for the Next Generation
The Perth Mint is proud to present the Baby Horse 2026 1/2oz Silver Proof Coloured Coin, a beautifully crafted collectible celebrating newborns born under the Chinese Lunar Year of the Horse.
This enchanting design makes a thoughtful keepsake for families welcoming a baby in 2026, as well as a meaningful addition for Lunar coin collectors worldwide.
🌕 Year of the Horse (17 February 2026 – 5 February 2027)
According to the Chinese lunar calendar, the Year of the Horse represents freedom, adventure, and individuality.
Those born under this zodiac sign are said to possess independence, charisma, and boundless energy.
Horse-year babies are often quick thinkers, sociable, and driven by passion, known for charging ahead toward their dreams with determination and confidence.
Their spirited nature brings a sense of joy and vitality to any family — making this coin a fitting tribute to their bright personalities.
🎨 Coin Design
The coin’s reverse features a coloured image of a cheerful young horse resting on a grassy field, surrounded by delicate flowers and a dragonfly fluttering above.
The design includes the Chinese character for “horse”, the inscription “YEAR OF THE HORSE”, and The Perth Mint’s “P” mintmark, symbolising the mint’s exceptional craftsmanship and authenticity.
The obverse of the coin portrays the Jody Clark effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, along with the coin’s weight, fineness, monetary denomination, and 2026 year-date.
✨ Key Features
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🪙 1/2oz of 99.99% Pure Silver
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🎨 Coloured Design featuring a happy young horse and dragonfly motif
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🏛️ Proof Quality Finish – showcasing superb detail and mirror-like brilliance
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🐎 Celebrates the Lunar Year of the Horse (2026)
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👑 Obverse: Jody Clark effigy of King Charles III
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🏷️ Perth Mint “P” Mintmark
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🎁 Beautiful Presentation Packaging – ideal for gifting or display
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🪞 Australian Legal Tender
💝 A Perfect Gift for New Beginnings
This charming coin captures the spirit of new life and the vibrant energy of Horse-year babies.
Whether given as a birth gift, christening keepsake, or collectible treasure, the Baby Horse 2026 1/2oz Silver Proof Coin is a lasting symbol of joy, independence, and good fortune.
Each coin is struck to The Perth Mint’s highest proof standards, beautifully presented in an illustrated display case, and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
🧧 Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Year of Issue |
2026 |
| Issuing Country |
Australia |
| Denomination |
50 Cents |
| Metal |
99.99% Pure Silver |
| Weight |
1/2 oz |
| Finish |
Proof, Coloured |
| Designer |
The Perth Mint |
| Packaging |
Presentation Case with Certificate of Authenticity |
✨ Celebrate the 2026 Year of the Horse with this adorable silver keepsake — a timeless reminder of life’s joyful beginnings and the enduring beauty of The Perth Mint’s artistry.
Would you like me to prepare a matching full-page version for your Baby Dragon 2024 and Baby Rabbit 2023 coins next, so all your Perth Mint “Baby” series product pages share the same consistent, premium layout?
