2014 1 oz Gold Lunar Year of the Horse Royal Mint Bullion Coin

2014 1oz Gold Lunar Year of the Horse | Royal Mint Shēngxiào Collection | CGT Free

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.

Coin Specifications

• Year: 2014
• Country of Issue: United Kingdom
• Mint: The Royal Mint
• Series: Shēngxiào Collection (Year of the Horse — First Release)
• Monarch: Queen Elizabeth II
• Obverse Designer: Ian Rank-Broadley
• Reverse Designer: Wuon-Gean Ho
• Metal: 999.9 Fine Gold (24 Carat)
• Weight: 31.21g
• Pure Gold Content: 1 Troy Ounce (31.1035g)
• Diameter: 32.69mm
• Face Value: £100 (UK Legal Tender)
• Quality: Bullion
• VAT Status: VAT-Free Investment Gold
• CGT Status: CGT-Free for UK Residents — see our CGT-free guide

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The First Royal Mint Shēngxiào Lunar Coin

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.

Why Choose the 2014 Gold Lunar Horse?

• 1 troy oz of 999.9 fine gold — VAT-free investment gold
• CGT-free for UK investors as legal tender
• First release in the Shēngxiào Collection — key date for collectors
• Unique Uffington White Horse reverse by Wuon-Gean Ho
• Royal Mint quality — world-renowned British bullion
• Buy Back Guarantee — sell back to 888 Bulion at competitive market rates

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2014 Gold Lunar Horse coin CGT exempt?

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.

How much gold does the 2014 Lunar Horse contain?

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.

Why is the 2014 Royal Mint Lunar Horse coin special?

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.

What is the design on the 2014 Gold Lunar Horse?

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.

Does 888 Bulion offer a buy-back on this coin?

Yes. 888 Bulion offers a Buy Back Guarantee on all coins purchased from us. We will buy back your coin at competitive market rates. Get an instant quote here.

How is the coin delivered?

All orders are dispatched with secure, fully insured UK delivery. Coins are carefully packaged to ensure safe arrival.

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