Gold Coin 5 dollars Australia 2014 – Year of the Horse 1/20 oz BU

This is a classic Perth Mint issue from the renowned Australian Lunar Series II, dedicated to the 12 animals of the Chinese lunar calendar. The coin celebrates the Year of the Horse – the seventh sign of the Chinese zodiac, associated with energy, freedom, optimism, and a desire for movement. This coin is a symbolic gift for those born in 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, and 2026.

The reverse depicts a graceful horse galloping swiftly through a stylized landscape of mountains and clouds. Adjacent to the coin are the Chinese character for “horse,” the inscription “Year of the Horse,” and the Perth Mint’s traditional “P” mark. The obverse features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, along with the denomination and year of issue.

Denomination: 5 AUD
Weight: 1/20 oz (1.55 g)
Diameter: 14.6 mm
Material: 999 gold
Packaging: capsule