2026 Lunar Year of The Horse Proof Gold Coin | Royal Canadian Mint

Harness your power and strength in the Year of the Fire Horse.

According to the Chinese zodiac, the adventurous and fun-loving Horse is a fire sign, and as the element for the year 2026, Fire further intensifies the Horse’s dynamic spirit and high energy, resulting in personalities that are typically bold and decisive, smart and style-savvy. Adorned with lucky jasmine flowers, the Fire Horse’s dashing confidence is evident on this 15.43 g pure gold coin, where, undaunted by the blazing sun or what lies ahead, the hard-working equine steps assuredly towards success without breaking its stride.

Celebrate the Year of the Horse with this pure gold keepsake.

COIN HIGHLIGHTS

• Fifth 15.43 g pure gold Lunar New Year coin. Celebrate the Year of the Horse (2026) with the fifth coin in our annual series honouring the 12 signs of the Chinese zodiac. Each coin is crafted in 15.43 g of 99.99% pure gold.
• A golden start to the year. A magnificent addition to any Lunar New Year or gold-themed collection, this gold coin is also ideal for marking a milestone in 2026, whether it’s a graduation, wedding, or the arrival of a new family member born between February 17, 2026 and February 5, 2027.
• Exclusive mintage. This is a rare collectible, with only 1,888 coins available worldwide.
• Includes serialized certificate. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.
• No GST/HST.

PACKAGING

Your Lunar Year of the Horse coin is housed in a red lacquered wood case with a red outer box, evoking the Chinese New Year custom of gifting “lucky money” in a red envelope.

A PURE GOLD KEEPSAKE

This intricate design is filled with auspicious symbols to attract prosperity in 2026, while also honouring those born in the Year of the Horse (1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014 and 2026).

LUCKY RED

Your coin is encapsulated and elegantly presented in a luxurious red lacquered wooden case with a red beauty box, evoking the Chinese New Year custom of gifting “lucky money” in a red envelope.

DID YOU KNOW?

Each year in the Chinese zodiac’s 12-year cycle is ruled by a different sign and one of the five elements, with Fire being the element for 2026. Horses are free-spirited, confident and energetic (they don’t like to be bored), but Fire Horses are known to be bolder and more decisive, and are more likely to be trendsetters and trailblazers. The best zodiac matches for the Horse are the Tiger, the Dog and the Goat.

Inspired by traditional Chinese artforms, the reverse design by artist Simon Ng marks the Year of the Horse (2026) by depicting the Chinese zodiac animal adorned with various iterations of its lucky flower, jasmine, which symbolizes grace, purity and elegance. Undaunted by the tall windblown grass, the energetic Horse trots assertively into a headwind, its flame-like mane and tail flowing in the breeze, while the sun’s rays fill the sky above to represent the Fire element. The reverse includes the word “CANADA”, the traditional Chinese character for “Horse” and the year “2026”. The obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Canadian artist Steven Rosati.

ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN MINT

The Royal Canadian Mint is known as one of the most reputable mints in the world. The Ottawa Branch of the Royal Mint opened in 1908 and was renamed The Royal Canadian Mint in 1931 when control was transferred to the Canadian government. Their high standards for excellence and quality allowed them to be the first refinery to manufacture 9999 fine gold bullion coins in 1982, as well as the first to reach 99999 fine gold purity in 1998.