October 2026 Coin Releases: Top Gun Turns 40, Lunar Goat Arrives, and Christmas Comes Early
October brings a wide-ranging lineup this year from the Perth Mint. Indeed, releases span pop culture nostalgia, Australian tradition, and early holiday cheer. Highlights include a three-coin tribute to a beloved 1980s film, plus the next entry in a long-running zodiac series. Two festive collectibles round out the month. Therefore, collectors have plenty to explore across several very different themes.
40 Years of Top Gun: A Three-Coin Salute
Top Gun marks four decades since its 1986 theatrical debut this year. Three distinct coins celebrate the milestone, joining the growing TV & Film collection. The film follows Maverick, a gifted fighter pilot who navigates rivalry, loss, and the pressure of proving himself at an elite flight school. Its legacy carried into 2022 with Top Gun: Maverick, which earned a Best Picture nomination and introduced the story to a new generation.
The 1g gold rectangular coin features the iconic Top Gun logo against a cloudy sky background. Crafted from 9999 pure gold, it carries a mintage cap of 5,000. Meanwhile, the 1oz colorized silver coin adds a fighter jet above the logo, along with the inscription “I feel the need, the need for speed.” This piece is limited to 3,000 units. Finally, the 1oz silver colored shaped coin takes the logo’s own silhouette as its outline. It displays the dates 1986 and 2026 side by side and caps at 2,500 pieces. Each coin bears the Jody Clark effigy of King Charles III on its obverse.
Australian Lunar Series III: Year of the Goat
The Lunar Series III continues with a 1oz silver proof colored coin dedicated to the Year of the Goat. According to tradition, the goat journeyed alongside the monkey and rooster during the legendary race that set the zodiac order. Together, the trio crossed the river to secure eighth place. Those born under the goat are said to carry a calm, creative nature paired with quiet resilience.
The coin’s reverse depicts a goat family scene. A father goat stands watch over a playful kid, while a mother goat rests beneath cherry blossoms nearby. Additionally, the design incorporates the Chinese character for “goat” alongside the mint’s traditional mintmark. This release caps at 7,500 pieces worldwide. However, availability excludes Japan, where a separate authorized partner handles distribution.
Australian Citizenship Coin
A new $1 coin in card format honors the citizenship pledge that new Australians take each year. The design features the Commonwealth Coat of Arms, which combines the badges of six states beneath a crest. A kangaroo and an emu support the crest on either side. Furthermore, this coin carries an unlimited mintage. The Australian Currency Act 1965 grants it legal tender status, making it both a keepsake and a functional coin.
Peppa Pig Christmas Collector Coin
Peppa Pig brings a festive family scene to this year’s holiday-themed lineup. The coin’s colored reverse shows Peppa, Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig, George, and baby Evie peeking through a decorated Christmas tree. Wrapped presents and twinkling ornaments surround the scene. Notably, the design captures the show’s signature warmth. It appeals to both young collectors and longtime fans of the series. This base metal coin carries a mintage of 5,000 pieces and arrives in dedicated Christmas packaging.
Gingerbread Christmas 2oz Silver Coin
Rounding out the holiday releases, this 2oz silver antiqued colored coin brings an entire gingerbread village to life. The reverse depicts decorated houses, candy canes, and gingerbread figures carolling, sledding, and building snowmen. At the coin’s center sits a color enamelled gingerbread man figurine, which adds dimension to the antiqued finish. Each coin receives individual antiquing, so slight variation appears across the mintage. The cap sits at 3,000 pieces.
A Month of Contrasts
This lineup pairs high-energy pop culture with quiet tradition. Indeed, Top Gun fans gain three ways to collect the anniversary. Meanwhile, zodiac collectors welcome the goat into the ongoing lunar sequence. The citizenship coin offers a meaningful civic keepsake, and the two Christmas releases arrive early enough for holiday planning. Therefore, October’s releases give collectors across several interests something worth watching.
