2021 Australia 10 oz Gold Jewelled Horse Proof

Coin Highlights:

• Maximum mintage of 8 coins.
• Contains 10 oz of .9999 fine Gold, .418 oz of Rose Gold, and 2.76ct Argyle Pink Diamonds embedded in the body of the horse.
• The precious coin is mounted within a luxurious display case adorned with 18-carat Gold furnishings and inset with two additional Argyle pink diamonds. Each coin in the limited mintage is accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity.
• Obverse: Portrays Ian Rank-Broadley likeness of Queen Elizabeth II, as well as the coin’s monetary denomination.
• Reverse: The coin’s reverse artistry includes a branch of Jasmine flowers and undulating countryside with nearby hills topped by pagodas. As well as the Chinese character for horse, which is derived from a pictogram of a standing horse with a flowing mane, it also incorporates the inscription THE JEWELLED HORSE and The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mint mark.

There are many unique factors making this 10 oz Proof Gold coin truly spectacular, including the elegant presentation, intricate design, the embedded diamonds and the coin's thickness. Add this one-of-a-kind coin to your cart today!

Struck from 10oz of 99.99% pure gold in proof quality, the coin is surmounted by a dazzling three-dimensional representation of a rearing horse made from 18-carat rose gold. The horse is pavé-set with 169 specially selected Fancy Intense, Vivid Pink and Purplish Pink Argyle diamonds weighing approximately 2.76 carats. Two golden coloured diamonds from the Argyle Diamond Mine represent the horse’s eyes.

Featured in many mythological stories and one of 12 auspicious animals in the ancient lunar calendar, the horse has played a potent role in Chinese culture for millennia. Often credited with the invention of the harness and stirrups, China first domesticated the horse many thousands of years ago. Pulling chariots and carrying combat riders into battle, it played an important military role in helping to protect the Middle Kingdom from barbarian raids. Symbolising vitality, speed, courage, nobility and power, the horse has frequently been celebrated in art, noticeably the black ink wash painting style dating from the Tang dynasty. The horse represents one of the most recurrent animal themes in Chinese culture to this day.