Chinese tradition

According to Chinese tradition, the emperor ordered a great race between all the animals on Earth to determine who should occupy 12 positions in the lunar calendar. In pursuit of the fifth placed dragon, the free-spirited horse galloped towards the finish line with determination. In a sudden twist, the horse was cheated by the snake which was wrapped around its hoof, causing it to lurch back in fright. Despite the setback, the resilient horse claimed seventh place.  

Antiqued horse design

The coin’s reverse portrays a striking scene of galloping horses thundering through splashing water, from the distance to the foreground, surrounded by a canopy of ginkgo branches with leaves. Also included in the design is the inscription ‘2026’ and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.