2014 1 oz Gold Lunar Year of the Horse Royal Mint Bullion Coin
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The 2014 1oz Gold Lunar Year of the Horse is the inaugural release in The Royal Mint's Shēngxiào Collection, celebrating the traditional Chinese lunar calendar. Struck in 999.9 fine 24-carat gold and containing one full troy ounce of pure gold, it features a reverse design by British-Chinese artist Wuon-Gean Ho, incorporating a galloping horse inspired by the Uffington White Horse of Oxfordshire. As UK legal tender (£100 face value), it is CGT-free for UK residents and VAT-free as qualifying investment gold.
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The Shēngxiào Collection celebrates the twelve animals of the traditional Chinese zodiac through a series of British legal tender bullion coins. The 2014 Year of the Horse was the inaugural release, making it the key date for collectors building a complete Royal Mint lunar set. The Horse is associated with energy, independence, and optimism — qualities reflected in Wuon-Gean Ho's dynamic design.
Yes. As UK legal tender with a £100 face value, the 2014 Gold Lunar Year of the Horse is Capital Gains Tax (CGT) exempt for UK residents under current HMRC rules. See our CGT-free coins guide for full details.
It contains 1 full troy ounce (31.1035g) of 999.9 fine gold — 24-carat gold at 99.99% purity. Total coin weight is 31.21g.
The 2014 Year of the Horse was the inaugural coin in The Royal Mint's Shēngxiào Collection — making it the most historically significant release in the series and the most sought-after by collectors building a complete 12-coin lunar set.
The reverse was designed by Wuon-Gean Ho and features a galloping horse incorporating imagery inspired by the Uffington White Horse, an ancient chalk figure in Oxfordshire. The obverse bears the Ian Rank-Broadley portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
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