Bhutan: Lunar Year of the Horse colored 1/4 ounce Gold 2026 Proof

Bhutan: Lunar Year of the Horse colored 1/4 ounce Gold 2026 Proof is a unique offering for collectors and investors seeking exclusive numismatics. The coin features the horse – the seventh of the 12 animals in the Chinese lunar zodiac. The year 2026 is assigned to this dynamic animal, symbolizing independence, energy, progress, and a constant need for growth. Horses are known as active and ambitious life enthusiasts. The Chinese zodiac sign of the horse falls in the years: 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, and 2026.

This piece is minted from the purest gold Au.9999, weighing 1/4 troy ounce, with a diameter of 21.96 mm, in proof quality. The issuer and quality guarantor is the state of Bhutan, while the production and limited issuance of only 1,000 pieces is managed by the renowned Singapore Mint. The Gold Year of the Horse 2026 functions as an official legal tender in Bhutan.

Obverse of the gold coin combines traditional and modern motifs, featuring an artistic icon of the horse with the inscription "YEAR OF THE HORSE," indication of weight, fineness, and nominal value.

Reverse displays the colorful landscape of Bhutan, the inscription "KINGDOM OF BHUTAN," and the year of issue. The design refers to the selected heritage and the picturesque locations of this Himalayan country.