4099) “Lunar Year of the Horse - 2026”, Bhutan: A 1,000 Ngultrum Gold Proof Coin, minted by the Singapore Mint ushers in the New Year: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2025:

4099)  “Lunar Year of the Horse - 2026”, Bhutan: A 1,000 Ngultrum Gold Proof Coin, minted by the Singapore Mint ushers in the New Year: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2025:

Links:

1) "Lunar Year of the Horse - 2026", Macau: A 100 Patacas Silver Proof Coin minted by the Singapore Mint ushers in the New Year: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2025

2) "Lunar Year of the Horse - 2026", Australia:"Lunar Zodiac Silver Proof Collector Coin Series": The Royal Australian Mint (RAM) has issued $100 Gold and $1 Silver Coins which feature the Horse with the Series concluding in 2030: Date/Year of Coin issue: 01.09.2025

3) "Lunar Year of the Horse - 2026", Bhutan: A 1,000 Ngultrum Gold Proof Coin minted by the Singapore Mint ushers in the New Year: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2025

Links to some more posts on the Chinese Lunar calendar/Zodiac signs on this Blog:

1) Year of the Pig - 2019: A Gold Coin of 1,000 Togrog and a 100 Togrog Banknote from Mongolia, issued by Coin Invest Trust (CIT) in 2018, minted by BH Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt, Munich

2) Year of the Brown (or Yellow) Earth Dog: Kyrgyz Express Post 100 KGS Stamp issued on 31.01.2018

3) Year of the Dog (2018): 50 Euro Gold Coin and 20 Euro & 10 Euro Silver Coins issued by the Monnaie de Paris celabrating the new Lunar New Year (2018)

4) Year of the Rat, Mongolia (2020): Coin Invest Trust (CIT) is issuing a set of 1000 Togrog Gold & Silver Coins and a 100 Togrog Banknote to commemorate the coming Lunar Year: Coins will be minted bgy B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt, Munich on behalf of CIT for Central Bank of Mongolia: Coin issue date: 10/2019

5) An Uncirculated $1 US Federal Reserve Banknote from the Bureau of Engraving & Printing, rings in the "Year of the PIG" (2019) from the Chinese Zodiac Cycle/Lunar Calendar titled "Lucky Money Collection"   

6) Year of the Rat: An Uncirculated $1 US Federal Reserve Banknote rings i9n the "Year of the Rat" (2020) from the Chinese Zodiac Cycle/Lunar Calendar titled "Lucky Money Collection"

7) "Year of the Ox", Australian Lunar Series III, 2021, Australia: Three Gold Coins of $100, $25,& $15 and ThreeSilver Coins of $2, $1 & 50 Cents, issued by the Perth Mint, Australia: Year of Coin minting 2020 (with Year of issue inscribed as 2021)

8) "Year of the Tiger", United Kingdom (UK): Coin Series titled " the Shengxiao Collection": Royal Mint, UK has issued Gold, Silver and Cupro-nickel Coins in eight variants under its continuing Lunar Year Range:Year of Coin issue: 2021 (with Year of issue inscribed as 2022)

9)"Year of the Tiger", Australia: Coin Series titled "Australian Lunar Coin Series": Coin minted by the Perth Mint, Australia: Year of Coin issue: 2021 (with Year of issue inscribed as 2022)

10) Year of The Tiger "Quadrant Coins", Tuvalu Island: "Australian Lunar Coin Series III": A four Coin set of 1 Oz Silver Proof $1 (One Dollar - TVD) minted by the Perth Mint on behalf of Tuvalu Island:Year of Coin set issue: 2021 (with year of release inscribed as 2022)

11) "The Year of the Rabbit", (Chinese Zodiac), France: A 1/4 Euro Nordic Gold Coin issued by the Monnaie de Paris (the Paris Mint) featuring a Rabbit in a cultural mix of French and Chinese anthropomorphism: Date/Year of Coin issue: 17.01.2023

12) "Kui Mao", or "Year of the Rabbit", People's Republic of China - Taipei (Taiwan): The Central Bank of the Republic of China - Taiwan has issued NT $10 (New Taiwan Dollar - Cupro-nickel) and NT $100 (New Taiwan Dollar - Silver) Coins commemorating the New Year: Date/Year of Coins issue: 2023

13) Mythical Dragon, Perth Mint, Australia: "Lunar Zodiac Gold and Silver Bullion Coin Series III": Date/Year of Bullion Coins issue: 2024

14) The Chinese New Year - Year of the Snake ("Si - in the Chinese Zodiac) co,mmencimg 29.01.2025, Republic of France (Republique Francaise): The "Lunar Zodiac" fesatures the Snake: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 20.01.2025

New Year Lucky Coin Releases:

i) "Das Gluck ist ein Vogerl" (Happiness is a Bird"), Austria: Silver and Base Metal 5 Euro Coin Variants issued by the Austrian Mint in its Annual Coin Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 01.12.2021 (with Year of issue inscribed as 2022)

ii) "The Popular Pig", Austria: Silver and Base Metal 5 Euro Coin Variants issued by the Austrian Mint in its Annual Coin Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 01.12.2022 (with Year of issue inscribed as 2023)

iii) 2025 Glucksjeton Au/Ag (Lucky Token 2025, Republic of Austria (Osterreich Republik): Gold & Silver Tokens: 2025

iv) Austria: New Year's Annual Silver Collector Coin For 2025 features The Theme of Dance: Two 5 Euro Coins (one Silver and the other Bronze) usher in the New Year: Date/Year of Coins issue: 04.12.2024

The Essence of Bhutan’s Happiness in Gold

Celebrate the 2026 Lunar Year of the Horse with this exquisite 1/4oz .9999 Fine Gold Coloured Proof Coin, minted by The Singapore Mint.

As the eleventh release in the acclaimed Bhutan Lunar and Attraction Series (2016-2027), this coin harmoniously blends Bhutan’s spiritual heritage with breathtaking artistry.

A Masterpiece of Symbolism:

Reverse: A dynamic portrayal of the Lungta (Wind Horse), a sacred symbol of prosperity and enlightenment in Bhutanese Buddhism, gallops amidst swirling clouds and mountain vistas. This design reflects Bhutan’s balance between tradition and modernity.

Obverse: Features the majestic Tachogang Lhakhang, a 15th-century temple linked to the divine vision of Balaha, the spiritual horse of compassion. The temple’s intricate architecture is rendered in stunning detail.

Coin Highlights:

-    -   Unmatched Craftsmanship

-     -  Vibrant Colour Application: Enhances the temple’s grandeur in details.

-     -  Limited Mintage: Only 1,000 pieces worldwide, ensuring exclusivity.

-      A Treasure of Cultural Legacy:

This coin is more than a collectible - it is a bridge to Bhutan’s serene landscapes and profound Buddhist traditions. Each piece arrives in official Proof packaging, affirming its status as a premium numismatic work.

The Presentation Box/Case

The specifications of this Coin are:

Year of Coin issue: 2026

Metal Content: Gold

Purity: .9999

Denomination:     Nu. 1,000

Coin Quality/Condition: Coloured Proof

Country of issue: Bhutan

Minted By: The Singapore Mint

Mintage: 1,000 pieces

Diameter/Size: 21.96 (mm)

Series: Lunar Year

Box & Certificate: Box only

Capsule: No

Links to posts on Bhutan:

1) A Fairy Tale Royal Wedding at Bhutan on 13.10.2011 

2) Currency and coinage of the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan

3) "Ceremonial Masks", Bhutan: Bhutan Postal Corporation Ltd. (Bhutan Post) has issued Innovative Miniature Sheets (MS) of 10 and 5 Ngultrum showcasing 3D Ceremonial Masks on Airmail Plastic Stamps (Green andRed Colours): Year of Stamps issue: 1976

4) BHUTAN-1, Bhutan, Bhutan Post has brought out a 3D set offour stamps of 250 Ngultrum each depicting Bhutam's first satellite (CubeSat) launched into space aboard a Space X Dragon Spacecraft before being deployed from the International Space station (ISS) into Earth orbit: Date/Year of Stamp set issue: 2018

5) "Lunar Year of the Horse - 2026", Bhutan: A 1,000 Ngultrum Gold Proof Coin minted by the Singapore Mint ushers in the New Year: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2025

Links:

1) "Lunar Year of the Horse - 2026", Macau: A 100 Patacas Silver Proof Coin minted by the Singapore Mint ushers in the New Year: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2025

2) "Lunar Year of the Horse - 2026", Australia:"Lunar Zodiac Silver Proof Collector Coin Series": The Royal Australian Mint (RAM) has issued $100 Gold and $1 Silver Coins which feature the Horse with the Series concluding in 2030: Date/Year of Coin issue: 01.09.2025

3) "Lunar Year of the Horse - 2026", Bhutan: A 1,000 Ngultrum Gold Proof Coin minted by the Singapore Mint ushers in the New Year: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2025

Links to some more posts on the Chinese Lunar calendar/Zodiac signs on this Blog:

1) Year of the Pig - 2019: A Gold Coin of 1,000 Togrog and a 100 Togrog Banknote from Mongolia, issued by Coin Invest Trust (CIT) in 2018, minted by BH Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt, Munich

2) Year of the Brown (or Yellow) Earth Dog: Kyrgyz Express Post 100 KGS Stamp issued on 31.01.2018

3) Year of the Dog (2018): 50 Euro Gold Coin and 20 Euro & 10 Euro Silver Coins issued by the Monnaie de Paris celabrating the new Lunar New Year (2018)

4) Year of the Rat, Mongolia (2020): Coin Invest Trust (CIT) is issuing a set of 1000 Togrog Gold & Silver Coins and a 100 Togrog Banknote to commemorate the coming Lunar Year: Coins will be minted bgy B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt, Munich on behalf of CIT for Central Bank of Mongolia: Coin issue date: 10/2019

5) An Uncirculated $1 US Federal Reserve Banknote from the Bureau of Engraving & Printing, rings in the "Year of the PIG" (2019) from the Chinese Zodiac Cycle/Lunar Calendar titled "Lucky Money Collection"   

6) Year of the Rat: An Uncirculated $1 US Federal Reserve Banknote rings i9n the "Year of the Rat" (2020) from the Chinese Zodiac Cycle/Lunar Calendar titled "Lucky Money Collection"

7) "Year of the Ox", Australian Lunar Series III, 2021, Australia: Three Gold Coins of $100, $25,& $15 and ThreeSilver Coins of $2, $1 & 50 Cents, issued by the Perth Mint, Australia: Year of Coin minting 2020 (with Year of issue inscribed as 2021)

8) "Year of the Tiger", United Kingdom (UK): Coin Series titled " the Shengxiao Collection": Royal Mint, UK has issued Gold, Silver and Cupro-nickel Coins in eight variants under its continuing Lunar Year Range:Year of Coin issue: 2021 (with Year of issue inscribed as 2022)

9)"Year of the Tiger", Australia: Coin Series titled "Australian Lunar Coin Series": Coin minted by the Perth Mint, Australia: Year of Coin issue: 2021 (with Year of issue inscribed as 2022)

10) Year of The Tiger "Quadrant Coins", Tuvalu Island: "Australian Lunar Coin Series III": A four Coin set of 1 Oz Silver Proof $1 (One Dollar - TVD) minted by the Perth Mint on behalf of Tuvalu Island:Year of Coin set issue: 2021 (with year of release inscribed as 2022)

11) "The Year of the Rabbit", (Chinese Zodiac), France: A 1/4 Euro Nordic Gold Coin issued by the Monnaie de Paris (the Paris Mint) featuring a Rabbit in a cultural mix of French and Chinese anthropomorphism: Date/Year of Coin issue: 17.01.2023

12) "Kui Mao", or "Year of the Rabbit", People's Republic of China - Taipei (Taiwan): The Central Bank of the Republic of China - Taiwan has issued NT $10 (New Taiwan Dollar - Cupro-nickel) and NT $100 (New Taiwan Dollar - Silver) Coins commemorating the New Year: Date/Year of Coins issue: 2023

13) Mythical Dragon, Perth Mint, Australia: "Lunar Zodiac Gold and Silver Bullion Coin Series III": Date/Year of Bullion Coins issue: 2024

14) The Chinese New Year - Year of the Snake ("Si - in the Chinese Zodiac) co,mmencimg 29.01.2025, Republic of France (Republique Francaise): The "Lunar Zodiac" fesatures the Snake: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 20.01.2025

New Year Lucky Coin Releases:

i) "Das Gluck ist ein Vogerl" (Happiness is a Bird"), Austria: Silver and Base Metal 5 Euro Coin Variants issued by the Austrian Mint in its Annual Coin Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 01.12.2021 (with Year of issue inscribed as 2022)

ii) "The Popular Pig", Austria: Silver and Base Metal 5 Euro Coin Variants issued by the Austrian Mint in its Annual Coin Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 01.12.2022 (with Year of issue inscribed as 2023)

iii) 2025 Glucksjeton Au/Ag (Lucky Token 2025, Republic of Austria (Osterreich Republik): Gold & Silver Tokens: 2025

iv) Austria: New Year's Annual Silver Collector Coin For 2025 features The Theme of Dance: Two 5 Euro Coins (one Silver and the other Bronze) usher in the New Year: Date/Year of Coins issue: 04.12.2024

Links: 

Links on Posts on Coins /Stamps issued by Singapore:

1) Commemorative Banknotes, Coins and Stamps issued on the occasion of the Golden Jubilee (50 Years) of Singapore's Independence 

2) Coins of Singapore

3) India-Singapore: Joint Issue: 50 Years of Bilateral Relationship: A set of two Commemorative Postage Stamps issued by India Post on 24.11.2015

4) Istana 150th Anniversary Commemoration, Singapore: A set of four Medallions brought out by the Singapore Mint featuring the Flora and Fauna in the Istana

5) Himeji Castle (Japan), Kingdom of Cambodia: First Coin in the "Landmarks of Asia Coin Series": A 5,000 Riel Silver Proof Coin minted by The Singapore Mint on behalf of the Republic of Cambodia: Coin issue Year: 03/2020

6) "World Enchanting Flowers Coin Series", Niue: (Part I): Enchanting Orchid: A $2 (Two Dollars), 1 Oz. Sliver Proof Coin minted by the Singapore Mint on behalf of Niue: Date of Issue: 03/2020 (with date inscribed as 2019)

7) "World Enchanting Flowers Coin Series" Niue: (Part II): Enchanting Lotus: A $2 (Two Dollars) 1 Oz. Silver Proof Coin minted by The Singapore Mint on behalf of Niue: Date of Coin issue: 03/2020 (with date year of issue inscribed as 2019)

8) "World Enchanting Flowers Coin Series", Niue: (Part III): Enchanting Shrub Althea: A $2 (Two Dollars) 1 Oz. Silver Proof Coin minted by The Singapore Mint on behalf of Niue: Date of Coin issue: 03/2020

9) Did You Know Series (48): The "Last Supper" by Leonardo da Vinci (Italy), Singapore: The Singapore Mint had released this Gold Foil representation of the "Last Supper" in 2016

10) An exquisite pair of Snakes which herald longetivity and reinvention as they continuously grow, symbolising long and fulfilling life: "The Singsapore Lunar Medallian Series" minted by the Singapore Mint: Date/Year of  Medallion issue: 2024

11) Welcome the "Gods of Wealth" into your Home for the Upcoming New Year: A Folflore God of Wealth Masgnet Set 2025

12) Sanrio Hello Kitty Zodiac 0.01g 999 Fine Gold Bars, Singapore: The singapore Mint has issued a set of 12 Miniature Gold Bars each featuring a unique Hello Kitty Design representing a different Zodiac Sign: Date/Year of Gold Bar set issued: 02/2025

13) Global K-POP Artists SEVENTEEN 10th Anniversary, Singapore: A 1 oz 999 Gold Proof & a Silver Commemorative Medallion issued by the Singapore Mint: Date/Year of Medallion issue: 05/2025 (Pre-Order from 16 Jan 2025 - 28 Feb 2025)

14) Peanuts Snoopy & Friends, Singapore: The Singapore Mint has issued 0.1 gram 999 Fine Gold Bars, featuring the characters from the Peanuts Comic Strip: Date/Year of Gold Bars issue: 2025

15) Late Pope Francis, Singapore: Singapore Mint has issued 0.5 Grams Gold and 1.00 oz Silver Proof Coins in Memorium

16) Toa Payoh, Singapore: a planning ar5ea and mature residenti9al town located in the northern part of the Central Region of Singapore: "Jalan jalan" (stroll through) Heritage Districts of Singapore: A 1.00 oz 999 Fine silver Proof Medallion: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2025

17) Lee Kuan Yew, Founding Prime Minister of Singapore: 100th Birth Anniversary (1923-2023): A Singapore $10 (Ten Dollars) Coin commemorates the milestone: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023

Links to posts from the East India Company on Trade Dollars:

1) Chinese Trade Dollars: Niue Island in partnership with The East India Company Bullion Ltd. has issued the third coin in the fiver-coin series titled "The Trade Dollar Collection" depicting five Trade Dollar Coins which shaped commerce in various parts of the world: A Gold 250 Dollar and a Silver 1 Dollar Coin issued in 2019 depicting the Chinese Trade Dollar

2) Japanese Trade Dollars: Niue Island in partnership with East India Company Bullion Ltd. has issued the fourth coin in the five-coin series titled "The Trade Dollar Collection" depicting five Trade Dollar Coins which shaped commerce in various parts of the world: A Gold 250 Dollar and a Silver 1 Dollar issued in 2019

3) French Trade Dollars: Niue Island in partnership with the East India Company Bullion Ltd. has issued the Fifth Coin in the five-coin series titled "The Trade Dollar Collection" depicting five Trade Dollar Coins which shaped commerce in various parts of the world: A Gold 250 Dollar and a Silver 1 Dollar Coin issued in 2020 depicting the French Trade Dollar

Chopmarked Trade Dollars:

1) Did You Know Series (98): Chopmarked Trade Dollars: A practice started by Chinese merchants in the 17th Century

Interesting Links:

1) The Travels of a silver Mexican Peso:1898 restruck in 1949

2) Ancient Chinese, Indian and Islamic coins at the Shanghai Museum

 3) A Road trip to Himachal - Manali, Dharmshala, Simla

4) coins-and-currency-of the SAR of-Hong-Kong

5) Coins and Currency of the SAR of Macau  

6) Yuan Shih-Kai or "Fatman" or "Big Head" silver dollar

7) Currency of the People's Republic of China - Yuan, Jiao & Fen

8) 9th BRICS 2017 Summit held in Xiamen, People's Republic of China (PRC) from 03.09.2017 to 05.09.2017 commemorated by the Bank of the People's Republic of China by issue of Silver 5 & 10 Yuan and Gold 50 Yuan Coins issued on 28.08.2017

9) Tiangong Space Station, China: 50 Yuan (Gold) and 10 Yuan (Silver) commemorative coins mark the completion of the Space Station: Date/Year of Coins issue: 09.01.2023

12) "Kui Mao", or "Year of the Rabbit", People's Republic of China - Taipei (Taiwan): The Central Bank of the Republic of China - Taiwan has issued NT $10 (New Taiwan Dollar - Cupro-nickel) and NT $100 (New Taiwan Dollar - Silver) Coins commemorating the New Year: Date/Year of Coins issue: 2023

13) "Calligraphy", China: The Fifth issue of Gold and Silver Proof Coins highlight this Ancient Art: Coins issued by the People's Bank of China for the People's Republic of China: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023

14) Dawn of Civilization, China: "National Treasure - The Dawn of Civilisation Coin Series": The People's Bank of China (PBC) has released 5 Yuan (x 3 Coins) Silver and 50- and 200- Yuan Gold Commemorative Coins: Date/Year of Coins issue: 2023

15) San Jiang Yuan (Source of Three Rivers) National Park and The Giant Panda National Park, China: "Technology and Environmental Protection Coin Series": The People's Bank of China (PBC) has released 10 Yuan (x 2 Coins) Silver and 50 Yuan (x 2 Coins) Gold Commemorative Coins: Date/Year of Coins issue: 19.08.2023

16) "A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains", created in the traditional Chinese style by Wang Ximeng (1096-1119), painter from the Northern Song Dynasty, China: "Famous Paintings Coin Series": Gold and Silver Proof and colour coins feature parts of the 12th century masterpiece: Date/Year of Coins issue: 16.10.2023

17) Panda Designs, China: "Ten Years of Love Coin Series": The Sixth Design issued by the Bank of China (BOC) depicting Pandas: Date/Year of Coins issue: 2024

18) Presidential Inauguration, Republic of China (Taiwan): Gold (2000 Dollars) $ Silver (200 Dollars) Coins celebrate the inauguration of incumbent President Tsai Ing-wen and Vice President-elect Lai Ching-te being held on 20,05.2020

19) The Gold of China, Republic of Austria: "The Magic of Gold Coin Series" from the Mint of Austria: The Gold Coin Series of 100 Euro Gold Coins traces the mysterious nature of Gold in ancient cultures: Sixth Coin in the Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 06.11.2024

20) The Great Wall of China, Cook Islands: $20 (Twenty Dollars) Silver coins minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt at their facilities in MUnich by commission of Coin Invest Trust (CIT), on behalf of Cook Islands: Year of Coin issue: 2024

21) FIAP Exhibition held in China from November 29 - December 3, 2024: The United Nations Postal Administraztion (UNPA) has issued three postage stamps from its New York, Geneva and Vienna Offices during the Exhibition: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 2024

22) Night & Day Panda, Republic of China: A 2 Coin 10 Yuan , 30 Gram Pure Silver Coloured Coin Set in Wooden Box with Product Card: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2025

23) China: New Colourful Gold and Silver Proof Coins Highlight 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin (07.02.2025  to 14.02.2025): Date/Year of Coins issue: 2025:

24) "Zhu Rong" - God of Fire 2024, Republic of Chad: A 10000 Francs CFA, 2 oz. Pure silver, antique Finish Coin depicts the important personage in Chinese Mythology, Chinese Folk Religion: Date/Year of Coin issue: Mod-September 2025

25) Did You Know series (114): i) Cholas and Pallavas traded with China centuries ago ii) Coins unearthed in Chola territories suggests a link to the thriving trade between the two countries and beyond to Cambodia, Indinesia and Laos etc.

Chopmarked Trade Dollars:

1) Did You Know Series (98): Chopmarked Trade Dollars: A practice started by Chinese merchants in the 17th Century