For the 2026 Lunar New Year, the Royal Australian Mint is proud to present a gold and a silver coin celebrating the Lunar Year of the Horse as the seventh release in its Lunar Investment Series. These exquisitely designed coins depict the free-spirited horse amongst gingko leaves – representing hope, strength and resilience.

Radiant and rare, the Queensland Christmas orchid - Calanthe triplicata - unfurls its snowy blossoms to herald the festive season with delicate beauty. Found in the lush, shaded rainforests, this native orchid enchants with its pure white flowers and elegant sprays, a quiet reminder of nature’s enduring grace and the magic of an Australian Christmas.

In recognition of Lunar New Year, the Royal Australian Mint releases an annual lunar program. Traditionally, coins are often gifted to loved ones for Lunar New Year and the Mint is excited to have crafted these coins for the occasion.