10 yuan China 2026 – Year of the Horse

This coin is dedicated to the new year 2026 – the Year of the Horse. In Chinese culture, the horse symbolizes speed, tenacity, and imagination. Horses were particularly prized not only for their indispensable assistance in military operations but also for their aesthetic beauty.

People born in this year are considered cheerful, quick-witted, and eloquent. Furthermore, Horses, according to the Chinese zodiac, are often prone to risk-taking and seeking new experiences. They love adventure and crave thrills, which drives them to try new things and explore uncharted territory. Horses are also known for their endurance, determination, and honesty.

The obverse of the coin depicts a horse, the symbol of the year 2026 according to the lunar calendar. The main motif is paper cutting, or “Jianzhi” (a traditional Chinese folk art and craft recently designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site). The horse is adorned with auspicious flowers and patterns. The design is completed by branches of flowers and a typical Chinese lantern.

The coin’s reverse features a floral design featuring the denomination “10 元” (“SHI YUAN”). In addition, the text “中国人民银行” (“People’s Bank of China”) is inscribed at the top in simplified Chinese, and the year of issue, “2026,” is at the bottom.

Denomination: 10 CNY
Weight: 9.2 g
Diameter: 27 mm
Metal: bimetal