2026 Year of the Horse Medallion & Stamp Cover PNC

2026 Year of the Horse Medallion & 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 medallion bears the Good Fortune and Prosperity 2026 & Horse Logo.

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 :       Medallion

Metal :                     Gold Plated Zinc Alloy

Weight :                  70 gms

Diameter :               61 mm

Mintage :                 2,500

Australia Post Seal of Authenticity

Serial Numbers will vary. Pictures for illustration only.