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flag Taiwan releases limited high-priced horse-themed coins due to soaring silver costs.

flag Taiwan’s central bank launched commemorative Year of the Horse coins priced at NT$2,450—its highest ever—due to a 140% surge in silver prices. flag The limited 90,000-set release includes a 1-ounce gold-plated silver coin and a copper-alloy coin, available for online preorder through January 13 or in-person starting January 29. flag The increase from last year’s NT$1,900 reflects rising metal costs, with officials citing the need to prevent arbitrage. flag Demand is expected to be strong, as the bank raised issuance by 10,000 sets, citing historical popularity of the horse, dragon, and tiger years.

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