The Australian Emu was first released in 2018, a year after the Australian Swans. It is yet another recognition for one of Australia's iconic birds.
Emus are large birds standing up to 6 feet tall, with long necks, piercing eyes, and shaggy feathers. They are the second-largest bird on the planet- the first is the ostrich. Emus have strong legs and can sprint up to 30 miles per hour. And although Emus run fast, and can swim, they can't fly! They have a booming voice, distinct, deep, and reverberating, that can be heard 2 kilometers away!
Emus are reflected in Australia's coat of arms as well as in coins, symbolic of resiliency, adaptability, and progress (because Emus can't walk backwards).
This is the first time that Perth Mint shows five chicks in the Emu coin! Which emu parent is most likely shown below, the father emu or the mother emu?
Coin Highlights:
Contains 1 oz of .9999 fine Silver.
Limited mintage of 30,000 coins.
Packaged individually in a plastic capsule. Multiples of 20 come in sealed rolls. Multiples of 100 are packaged in a sealed box.
Obverse: Bears the Dan Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, the face value, year-date, weight and fineness.
Reverse: Depicts a mother emu guiding her five offspring through the Australian terrain. The design also includes the inscription "Australian Emu," The Perth Mint's "P" mint mark, the year date, weight and purity.
Sovereign coin backed by the Australian government.
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The Emu coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act.
In 2018, I was not particularly keen on collecting this series. I bought it because it was a coin by Perth Mint. Through the years, I've fallen in love with the coins. I certainly look forward to next year's Australia Siver Emu coin.
Have you heard of the Great Emu War?
Watch this YouTube video on the “Emu War”—Australia’s most unintentionally hilarious military campaign.
Reference
https://www.britannica.com/animal/emu
https://animalcorner.org/animals/emu/
https://www.apmex.com/product/313859/2025-australia-1-oz-silver-emu-bu
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