Lunar New Year

2026 Stamp and Coin Cover

 

Celebrating the 2026 Lunar New Year this specially crafted Lunar New Year 2026 Stamp & Coin Cover.

Key features:

  • Postmarked first day of issue
  • Two official Australia Post Stamps
  • Australia Post’s Seal of Authenticity
  • Maximum mintage – 8,888

Product Information:

  • Item Code                  26V68AAD
  • Barcode                    9349766046817
  • Maximum Mintage    8,888
  • Release Date            6 January 2026

The Lunar New Year is the most important traditional festival for Chinese communities, symbolizing renewal, family unity, and hope for prosperity. It marks the beginning of the lunar calendar and is celebrated with rituals that honor ancestors, ward off misfortune, and welcome blessings. Families gather for reunion dinners, exchange red envelopes, and decorate homes with auspicious symbols, reinforcing values of harmony and respect.

Central to the celebration is the dragon, a legendary creature embodying strength, wisdom, and good fortune. In Chinese culture, the dragon is not feared but revered as a protector and bringer of rain, essential for agriculture. Dragon dances, performed with vibrant costumes and rhythmic drums, are highlights of the festivities. They are believed to chase away evil spirits and invite abundance for the year ahead. Together, the Lunar New Year and the dragon reflect the deep cultural heritage and collective optimism of the Chinese people.

 

Design

The coin’s reverse presents an illustration of a coloured dragon dancing among celestial clouds. As well as the Chinese scroll with Chinese characters “新年快乐”, meaning Happy New Year, the reverse also incorporates The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.

Presentation

OFFICIAL AUSTRALIA POST STAMP Affixed to the envelope are two official Australia Post stamps. The stamps are postmarked for the first day of issue and the envelope includes Australia Post’s Seal of Authenticity.

Technical Specifications

Year Date 2026
Monetary Denomination (TVD) 1
Base Metal Al/Br
Minimum Gross Weight (g) 13.50
Maximum Diameter (mm) 30.70
Maximum Thickness (mm) 3.40
Maximum Mintage 8,888
Legal Tender Tuvali
Reverse Designer Jennifer McKenna
Effigy Designer Jody Clark

 

SKU 26V68AAD
Barcode # 9349766046817
Brand Perth Mint
Shipping Weight 0.200 kg
Unit Of Measure each