2026 50c Year of the Horse Coin & Stamp Cover PNC (RAM)

2026 50c Year of the Horse Coin & Stamp Cover PNC

Lunar New Year, also called the Spring Festival in China, is the most important of traditional festivals celebrated by Asian cultures.

The Year of the Horse begins on 17 February 2026 and ends on 5 February 2027.

The Chinese zodiac is made up of a 12-year cycle, with animal signs used for dating the years. 

The recurring animal-year cycle is Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat (or Sheep), Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig. 

The seventh sign in the Chinese zodiac, the Horse symbolises perception and power.

The fixed element for the Horse is Fire and 2026 is the year of the Fre Horse in the sexagenary cycle.

Those born in the Year of the Horse are confident and often have a dominant personality.

They are strong leaders, active, social and self-assured, and they will hold their own in all situations.

Lucky numbers for Horses are 1, 4, 5, 7 and 9 and numbers to avoid are 2, 3, and 6.

Lucky flowers are jasmine, iris and calla lily.

On the obverse, the coin bears the Dan Thomas effigy of His Majesty King Charles III and monetary domination.

The coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965.

Fixed to the envelope is an official $1.70 Australia Post stamp which is post marked First Day of Issue and the envelope includes Australia Post's Seal of Authenticity.

Postmarked 6 January 2026, Christmas Island WA 6798

Denomination :       50c

Metal :                     Cupro Nickel

Weight :                  15.37 gms

Diameter :               31.51 mm

Mintage :                 7,000

Australia Post Seal of Authenticity

Serial Numbers will vary. Pictures for illustration only.