2026 $1 Year of the Horse Two-Coin Uncirculated Set

2026 $1 Year of the Horse Two-Coin Uncirculated Set 

To celebrate the Lunar Year of the Horse, the Royal Australian Mint is releasing this 2026 $1 Uncirculated Two-Coin Set featuring the lively and adventurous Horse, and the lunar calendar wheel.

The set is designed to appeal to collectors, as well as those seeking an auspicious gift for Lunar New Year.

The Horse is the seventh of the twelve signs in the Chinese Zodiac. According to  legend, twelve animals participated in a race across a river to allow the Jade Emperor to establish the order of the signs of the Chinese Horoscope.

The galloping Horse looked like it would take sixth place, right after the Dragon, but it was startled by the Snake suddenly appearing at its hooves and ultimately finished in seventh place.

People born in the Year of the Horse are said to be passionate and free-spirited. 

Famous international Horses include film director James Cameron, environmental activist Greta Thunberg, and musician Paul McCartney.  Well know Australian Horses include actress Margot Robbie and horse trainer Gai Waterhouse.

Uncirculated set of two $1 coins.

The 1st reverse features the free-spirited Horse amongst gingko leaves., the 2nd depicts the lunar calender wheel, rotated so that this year the Horse takes pride of place.

Each coins obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III sculpted by Daniel Thorne.

Packaged in an auspicious red and gold card and sleeve.

Issued as Australian Legal Tender

Denomination :   2 x $1

Quality :             Uncirculated

Metal :               Aluminium Bronze

Weight :            9 gms

Diameter :         25 mm

Mintage :           30,000

Certificate of Authenticity : Royal Australian Mint red and gold card and sleeve