2026 – Great Britain – Lunar Year of the Horse – 1 oz Silver – .999 Fine – Proof The 2026 “Lunar Year of the Horse” 1 oz Silver Proof coin is part of The Royal Mint’s Shēngxiào Collection, celebrating the Chinese zodiac through elegant British coinage artistry.
Struck from 1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver in premium Proof quality, this release features deeply frosted details contrasted against mirror-polished fields, creating an exceptional artistic effect. Details: • Country: United Kingdom • Year: 2026 • Series: Lunar / Shēngxiào Collection • Theme: Year of the Horse • Metal: Silver (.999 fine) • Weight: 1 oz (31.1 g) • Diameter: 38.61 mm • Face value: 2 Pounds (GBP) • Quality: Proof • Mint: The Royal Mint • Finish: Frosted relief with mirrored Proof fields Description:
The reverse features a refined and dynamic Horse, symbolizing vitality, success, and freedom in the Chinese zodiac.
The design presents flowing movement and symbolic details enhanced by the Proof finish, giving the artwork depth and elegance. The obverse displays the effigy of King Charles III, rendered in crisp Proof detail with brilliant mirror fields. This release is part of a highly regarded modern Lunar series, popular among both numismatists and collectors of cultural-themed premium coins.