{"product_id":"year-of-the-horse-pnc","title":"2026 Australian Lunar Series III Year of the Horse AlBr $1 Perth Mint Stamp \u0026 Coin PNC","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAustralian Lunar Series III 2026 Year of the Horse Stamp and Coin Cover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelebrating the 2026 Lunar New Year of the Horse coin in a Stamp \u0026amp; Coin Cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePostmarked first day of issue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo official Australia Post Stamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustralia Post’s Seal of Authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum mintage – 8,500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Information:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"product-info\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"p-data-name\"\u003eItem Code\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 26V70AAD\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"p-data-name\"\u003eBarcode\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9349766046800\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"p-data-name\"\u003eMaximum Mintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8,500\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"p-data-name\"\u003eRelease Date\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 January 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to Chinese tradition, the emperor ordered a great race between all the animals on Earth to determine who should occupy 12 positions in the lunar calendar. In pursuit of the fifth placed dragon, the free-spirited horse galloped towards the finish line with determination. In a sudden twist, the horse was startled by the snake which was wrapped around its hoof, causing it to lurch back in fright. Despite the setback, the resilient horse claimed seventh place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose born under the sign of the Chinese Lunar Horse in 2026, 2014, 2002, 1990 and every 12th preceding year are said to be independent, charismatic and love a sense of adventure. Being passionate and spirited, they are gifted with natural charm and an ability to inspire others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coin’s reverse portrays a coloured representation of a majestic mare alongside her young foal, both depicted with elegant manes in a striking galloping stance. The background includes an image of mountainous landscapes and grassland. Included in the design is the Chinese character for ‘Horse’, the inscription ‘HORSE 2026’, and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the obverse, the coin bears the Dan Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III and monetary denomination. The coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePresentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOFFICIAL AUSTRALIA POST STAMP Affixed to the envelope are two official Australia Post stamps. The stamps are postmarked for the first day of issue and the envelope includes Australia Post’s Seal of Authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" width=\"45%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYear Date\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMonetary Denomination (AUD)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase Metal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAl\/Br\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Gross Weight (g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Diameter (mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30.70\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Thickness (mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Mintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8,500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLegal Tender\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAustralia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReverse Designer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIng Ing Jong\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEffigy Designer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDan Thorne\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"UB Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45843074547795,"sku":"9349766046800","price":27.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/2548\/1043\/files\/26V70AAD.webp?v=1784858148","url":"https:\/\/www.ubcollectables.com.au\/products\/year-of-the-horse-pnc","provider":"UB Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}