France Lunar Horse Gold 1/4 oz (ounce) coin

Product Details

The energetic Horse is 2026’s lunar zodiac animal. The Horse promises bold action, ambition, and fiery charisma. This gold Monnaie de Paris coin features this passionate creature.

Coin Highlights:

-Contains 1/4 oz of .999 fine gold.

-Comes in a box along with a certificate of authenticity from the Monnaie de Paris.

-Mintage of 888 coins.

-Obverse: At the center of the coin, a horse mid run seems to be jumping through a ring engraved with traditional Chinese motifs. The horse has it's hair blowing and muscles showing. The year-date and the words "ANNEE DU CHEVAL" appear at the top in the outer circle.

-Reverse: Shows all of the animals in the Chinese zodiac. They are featured on a screen surrounding a traditional Chinese temple door.

-Certified by the Monnaie de Paris.

The Lunar Calendar

The Asian calendar is one of the oldest in the world and is based off of the sun and moon. Months are set according to the moon. For example, the first day of each month is the new moon and the 15th day is the full moon. Because the solar year counts 12 lunar months plus a dozen days, seven intercalary months are added over each 19 years in order for the calendar year to stay within a solar year. According to Chinese tradition, the first calendar system was created by the Yellow Emperor in 2637 BC. The Gregorian calendar was officially adopted by the PRC in 1912, then extended to the whole state in 1929. New Year is between January 20 and February 21 each year.

Chinese signs of the zodiac include the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog and the pig. Each animal symbolizes personality traits of people born during the sign. Check out our collection of gold lunar items.

This gold coin would be a great addition to any collection or an ideal gift for a loved one. Add this 2026 France 1/4 oz Gold €50 Year of the Horse Proof (Lunar) coin to your cart today!

Expected delivery: within 24 hours - UAE.

Metal Purity: 24 Carat (.999 Fine Gold)

Metal Weight: 1/4 Troy Ounce (7.775 gram)

Packaging: Sealed with certificate card

Mintage Year: 2026

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