Silver coin Year of the Horse 2026 metallic color proof

The Eastern zodiac, also known as the Chinese zodiac, contains twelve signs – twelve animals representing twelve temperaments with both positive and negative traits. Unlike the classic horoscope we are used to in Europe, each of these signs belongs to an entire year and once all the animals replaced each other, the twelve-year cycle begins anew. The year 2026 is ruled by the horse, which is featured on a silver coin from the Czech Mint, embellished with metallic color.

An ancient Chinese legend tells of the Jade Emperor, who ruled the heavens and sought someone to guard his palace. Twelve animals sought the ruler's favor – the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig. Their position in the palace was to be decided by a great race on land and water. The fast horse galloped and looked set to finish in an excellent sixth place, but he did not notice that his hooves had been caught by a cunning snake. Just before the finish line, the reptile let go, startled the horse, and overtook him at the last moment. The horse finished seventh... People born under the influence of the horse are similar to this noble animal in many ways. Like show horses, they excel in elegance and are the center of attention. Like racehorses, they energetically overcome obstacles and move forward independently. However, just like untamed horses, they can be restless and hot-blooded – they can trample anyone who stands in their way...

Medal maker PetraBrodská, DiS., dedicated the reverse side of the coin to a colored depiction of a horse, which she supplemented with the corresponding Chinese symbol and the English inscription YEAR OF THE HORSE. She incorporated the years of the 20th and 21st centuries that correspond to the Year of the Horse into the decoration surrounding the horse. Because the coins of the Czech Mint are issued with a foreign license from the state of Samoa, they bear its national emblem, the year of issue 2026, and the nominal value of 2 DOLLARS (WST) on the obverse side. The composition of the obverse side is completed by two more rearing horses.

Horses in human form tend to be demanding, so it is not easy to satisfy them. However, with an original gift in the form of a silver coin, you are sure to succeed.