Obverse: The obverse of the coin features the effigy of King Charles III (Australia is a constitutional monarchy, under which His Majesty King Charles III is also the King of Australia). The coin features the words "CHARLES III" and the name of the country "AUSTRALIA" engraved on the coin, with the denomination "50 CENTS" engraved on the bottom.
Reverse: The Perth Mint Lunar 1/2 oz Silver Coin, Year of the Horse 2026, features a dramatic depiction of a prancing horse, designed by Ing Ing Jong, against a backdrop of mountains and grassy plains. It features the inscription "HORSE 2026" - the Chinese character for horse - and the Perth Mint's mint mark P.
About the coin: The Perth Mint mint in Australia produces a Lunar coin each year dedicated to the characters of the Chinese lunar calendar. This Chinese calendar has been in use since 2600 BC, and there is still a belief about the power that the animal sign has on the personalities born under it.
The years of the Horse are: 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026, 2038, 2050
