Australian Silver Lunar Horse Coins

The Australian Silver Lunar Horse Coins are part of the Lunar Series II coin program, produced by The Perth Mint in Australia. This series celebrates the Chinese zodiac and features designs related to the animals of the Chinese lunar calendar.

The coins are made of .999 fine silver, making them popular among collectors and investors who seek to own silver metal bullion with artistic designs. The coins are typically available in bullion versions (BU) and proof versions, with the proof versions being struck with a specially polished die, giving them a more detailed and mirrored finish.

The obverse of the Australian Silver Lunar Horse coins features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley, along with inscriptions like "ELIZABETH II," "AUSTRALIA," and the face value.

The reverse side of the coin depicts a design of a horse, celebrating the Year of the Horse in the Chinese zodiac. The reverse includes inscriptions of "Year of the Horse," the weight, purity, and the Chinese character representing the horse.

About The Perth Mint

The Perth Mint is a well-known Australian precious metals refinery and mint located in Perth, Western Australia. It was established in 1899 and is operated by the Gold Corporation, which the Government of Western Australia wholly owns.

The primary function of The Perth Mint is to refine gold, silver, and other precious metals and produce various bullion and numismatic products, including coins, bars, and medallions. It is one of the most significant gold refineries in the world and plays a crucial role in the global precious metals market.

The Perth Mint is renowned for producing high-quality gold and silver coins, particularly the Australian Gold Kangaroo, Australian Silver Kookaburra, and Australian Lunar series. These coins are popular among investors and collectors worldwide due to their artistic designs and purity.

The Year of the Horse

The Year of the Horse is one of the 12-year cycles in the Chinese zodiac. It is an essential part of traditional Chinese astrology and is believed to significantly influence a person's personality, relationships, and fortune.

People born in the Year of the Horse are said to possess certain characteristics associated with the horse, such as being hardworking, intelligent, independent, and energetic. They are often seen as adventurous, friendly, and optimistic individuals with a keen sense of self-reliance.

Our Most Popular Silver Horse Coin: 2014 2 oz BU

The 2014 Australia 2 oz Silver Lunar Horse BU (SII) is from the Australian Lunar Series II, a popular series of silver coins produced by The Perth Mint. The Lunar Series II coins celebrate the Chinese zodiac and feature designs related to the twelve animals of the Chinese lunar calendar.

As with other Lunar Series II coins, the obverse of the 2014 Australia 2 oz Silver Lunar Horse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley, with the inscriptions "ELIZABETH II," "AUSTRALIA," and the face value of the coin.

The reverse side of the coin showcases a beautifully crafted horse design, reflecting the Chinese zodiac animal theme for that year, along with the words "Year of the Horse," "2 oz 999 Silver," and the Chinese character representing the horse.