A beautiful addition to The Royal Mint’s Shēngxiào Collection
Struck by the Royal Mint to Brilliant Uncirculated quality.
Official British legal tender – spans 38.61mm in diameter.
The reverse of the coin features Year of the Horse 2026, the original artwork by William Webb.
The collection elegantly unites traditional Chinese culture with British craftsmanship
Great Britain Lunar Year of the Horse 2026 £5 Brilliant Uncirculate...
$49.00 AUD
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On 17 February 2026, the Year of the Horse will begin and celebrations will commence marking the Lunar New Year, a significant cultural event observed across the world. Marked by family gatherings, elaborate feasts and vibrant firework displays, it also includes the tradition of gifting red envelopes containing lucky money to children. Based on a lunar cycle, each year in the traditional Chinese calendar corresponds to one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac.
The Year of the Horse is often associated with attributes such as power, vitality and a pioneering spirit. Individuals born under this sign exhibit notable characteristics, including vivacity, energy and a strong sense of independence. Alongside their resilient nature, they are frequently noted for their courage, optimistic outlook and quick wit.
Weaving together Chinese culture and British heritage, the reverse of the 2026 coin in The Royal Mint’s Shēngxiào Collection commemorates the Year of the Horse and features an athletic thoroughbred against the cobblestones of an early eighteenth-century stable block.
Issued By
British Royal Mint
Country of Issue
Great Britain
Year of Issue
2026
Denomination
£5
Mintage
Unlimited
Diameter (mm)
38.61
Limited Edition
Unlimited
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Great Britain Lunar Year of the Horse 2026 £5 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin
$49.00 AUD
Unit price /
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Issued By
British Royal Mint
Country of Issue
Great Britain
Year of Issue
2026
Denomination
£5
Grade
N/A
Metal
N/A
Quality
N/A
Dimensions
N/A
Mintage
Unlimited
Diameter (mm)
38.61
Brand
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Scale
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Release Date
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Race team
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ETA
N/A
Limited Edition
Unlimited
On 17 February 2026, the Year of the Horse will begin and celebrations will commence marking the Lunar New Year, a significant cultural event observed across the world. Marked by family gatherings, elaborate feasts and vibrant firework displays, it also includes the tradition of gifting red envelopes containing lucky money to children. Based on a lunar cycle, each year in the traditional Chinese calendar corresponds to one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac.
The Year of the Horse is often associated with attributes such as power, vitality and a pioneering spirit. Individuals born under this sign exhibit notable characteristics, including vivacity, energy and a strong sense of independence. Alongside their resilient nature, they are frequently noted for their courage, optimistic outlook and quick wit.
Weaving together Chinese culture and British heritage, the reverse of the 2026 coin in The Royal Mint’s Shēngxiào Collection commemorates the Year of the Horse and features an athletic thoroughbred against the cobblestones of an early eighteenth-century stable block.
