2026 – Rwanda – Lunar Ounce – Year of the Horse – 1 oz Silver – .999 Fine – BU The 2026 “Lunar Ounce – Year of the Horse” silver coin continues the highly popular Rwandan Lunar Ounce series, known for its modern geometric artwork and annual zodiac themes.
Struck from 1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) quality, the coin features a new, strikingly stylized depiction of the Horse, symbolizing energy, speed, and freedom in the Chinese zodiac. Details: • Country: Rwanda • Year: 2026 • Series: Lunar Ounce • Theme: Year of the Horse • Metal: Silver (.999 fine) • Weight: 1 oz (31.1 g) • Diameter: 40 mm • Face value: 50 RWF • Quality: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) • Finish: Geometric mosaic-style bullion design • Mintage: Limited • Mint: BH Mayer Mint (Germany) Description:
The reverse features a geometric mosaic depiction of the Horse, characteristic of the artistic identity of the Rwandan Lunar series.
Sharp lines, polygonal facets, and a modern minimalist approach give the animal a dynamic three-dimensional appearance.
The obverse displays the Coat of Arms of Rwanda, together with inscriptions denoting year of issue, weight, purity, and denomination. The Lunar Ounce series has earned an international following for its unique design philosophy, low mintages, and consistent high production quality by the German BH Mayer Mint. Note:
This coin is BU quality.
Minor contact marks, micro-scratches, or light natural toning may be present due to the minting and handling process. These are typical for BU coins and do not affect collectible value.