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.9999 pure
32.31 oz
66 minted
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Lunar Year of the Horse – 1 kg Pure Gold Coin (2026)

2026

A 2026.9999 gold 2,500 weighing 32.3115 oz (1005.0g), 102.0 mm diameter. Reverse: A grand, highly detailed horse design fills the expansive 102 mm canvas, with intricate traditional Chinese artistic elements and auspicious symbols celebrating the Lunar Year of the Horse in a monumental 1 kg gold format. Mintage: 66. Uncirculated finish.

Metal Gold (.9999 pure)
Weight 32.31 oz (1005.00 g)
Mintage 66
Diameter 102.0 mm
Edge Serrated
Finish Uncirculated
Series Lunar Year Series
Obverse Steven Rosati
Reverse Aries Cheung
Rarity Low Mintage
Est. Value $275000
Status Sold Out
Live Melt Value
$199,698.70 CAD
$145,235.36 USD
Spot Gold
$6,181.04/oz
CAD per troy oz
Mint Price
$275,000.00
As issued
Premium
38%
Over melt
Mint SRP as of last update. Visit mint.ca for current pricing.
Identification Tips
102mm diameter.
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Collector Research Notes

A grand, highly detailed horse design fills the expansive 102 mm canvas, with intricate traditional Chinese artistic elements and auspicious symbols celebrating the Lunar Year of the Horse in a monumental 1 kg gold format.

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