Sure to catch the eye of collectors at home and abroad, this 99.99% pure silver coin from the Perth Mint honours Australia’s iconic flightless bird, the emu!
Found across most of the Australian mainland, the emu is Australia’s tallest bird – and the second tallest bird in the entire world! Standing over six foot tall, this mighty creature may not be able to fly, but it sure can run – at speeds of nearly 50km per hour! A key figure in the tales and traditions of First Nations Australians, the emu is an important Australian cultural icon.
Seen on Australia’s Coat of Arms, the emu is the unofficial but popularly acclaimed ‘National Bird’ of Australia. Celebrated in art, literature and song, and honoured on several stamp issues, the emu has also appeared on coins. Celebrated in silver and palladium series by the Perth Mint and in silver and gold by the Royal Australian Mint, the emu has also featured on Australia’s 50c coin from 1966 until today!
Continuing this long association with Australian currency, the emu is honoured in glorious full-colour upon this Australian legal tender 99.99% silver coin from the Perth Mint. A great addition to your own collection, this coin would also make a fantastic Aussie gift for friends and contacts overseas. Whatever your motivation, you’ll have to move faster than an emu to take advantage of this opportunity!
