Meet the designer
Australian Lunar Series III 2026 Year of the Horse Coins
In this exclusive Q & A, coin designer Ing Ing Jong shares the inspiration behind her latest designs and offers insights into her creative process and celebrated career in coin artistry.
WHAT INSPIRED THE YEAR OF THE HORSE DESIGN?
My inspiration for the lunar horse design stemmed from traditional Chinese horse paintings, renowned for their expressive energy and dynamic movement. I was particularly drawn to depictions of galloping herds, which embody a powerful sense of momentum and freedom.
In Chinese culture, horses symbolise perseverance and the pursuit of success, and through this design, I aimed to capture their strength, vitality, and untamed spirit. My ambition was to reflect the horse ' s raw power and grace in motion, conveying a sense of boundless energy and determination.
HOW ARE THE COINS PRESENTED?
These coins are presented in beautifully illustrated shippers that showcase the independent and spirited nature of the horse. What I love most is that each shipper is designed to be displayed alongside those from previous issues in the series, allowing