1 oz 2026 Lunar Year of The Horse Proof Silver Coin | Royal Canadian Mint

Enthusiastic and energetic: Embrace the spirit of the Horse in 2026.

Make way for the Fire Horse! Those born in the year of the Horse are known for their boundless energy, adventurous spirit and unrivalled zest for life. As seen on this fine silver coin, Horse people are always on the move; they’re eager to discover and try new things, and their cheerful personalities allow them to attract friends with ease. With the Fire element fuelling both passion and determination in 2026, there’s no telling what a Horse spirit can accomplish while blazing its own path to success.

Celebrate the energetic Horse in your life.

COIN HIGHLIGHTS

• Coin #5. Mark a special moment in 2026 and celebrate the Year of the Horse with the fifth 1 oz. 99.99% pure silver coin in this 12-year Lunar Year series.
• Your lucky Horse. A fun addition to any collection, this keepsake is the perfect way to honour a friend or loved one born in the Year of the Horse: 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014 and 2026.
• Mark the moment. This makes an ideal gift for those celebrating a milestone moment 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.
• Special mintage. Part of a continuing tradition, your limited-edition coin has a special mintage of 18,888—eight is the luckiest number in Chinese culture because of its association with wealth and prosperity.
• Includes serialized certificate. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.
• No GST/HST.

PACKAGING

Your fine silver Lunar Year of the Horse coin is encapsulated and presented in a black Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a red outer box that evokes the Chinese New Year custom of gifting “lucky money” in a red envelope.

INSPIRED BY FOLK ART

The stylized depiction of the Horse on your coin’s reverse features the same folk-art style as previous coins in the series. It invites you to greet the new year with Horse-like enthusiasm and high energy!

A LUCKY RED BOX

Each coin comes packaged in a red outer beauty box that evokes 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 reverse design by Canadian artist Jai Paek celebrates the Year of the Horse (“馬”) through its folk-art styled depiction of the Chinese zodiac animal, with details on the body, mane and tail corresponding to the ruling element in 2026, Fire. The Horse is paired with its lucky flower, jasmine, which is also the traditional emblem of grace and good fortune; together with the sunflower that symbolizes vitality and loyalty, the flowers help cultivate the energy flow and movement of Fire, which is itself a symbol of transformation and renewal. 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.