1/4 euro France 2026 Chinese lunar calendar – Year of the Horse

This 1/4 euro coin, issued by France in 2026, is dedicated to the Year of the Horse, the Chinese zodiac sign associated with energy and independence. People born under this sign are considered lively, enthusiastic and freedom-loving.

The obverse features a childlike, cheerful drawing of a horse surrounded by plum blossoms, an important symbol of Chinese art and history, and traditional lanterns. The coin’s centre features the inscription “Year of the Horse” and the year of issue, 2026, while the lower right corner features the Chinese character for horse.

The reverse side features a childlike depiction of all the animals of the Chinese zodiac around the Yin and Yang symbol.

From 2018 to 2029 – the full cycle of the Chinese zodiac. Each of these twelve years has an animal from this calendar.

Denomination: 0.25 euro
Weight: 15.8 g
Diameter: 34 mm
Metal: CuAlNi
Circulation: 500,000