Australian Emu 1 oz Gold 2023

The Australian Emu 2023 product is the sixth instalment of the exclusive Australian Emu series, which is in extraordinary, permanently growing demand among buyers, numismatists and Australian wildlife enthusiasts around the globe. The coin showcases one of Australia's most iconic wildlife animals, which forms an important part of the continent's rich natural heritage. Also featured are the kangaroo, koala, kookaburra, dingo, Tasmanian devil or wombat. The Australian emu, together with the Australian kangaroo, occupy a key place on the Australian coat of arms. The symbol of the animals is progressiveness in line with the Australian motto - "never backwards, always forward".

The unrivalled Australian Emu coin series featuring Australia's endemic bird was launched in 2018 through a collaboration between Metal Market Europe and The Perth Mint. Metal Market Europe has been an international, widely recognised and respected dealer of investment and collectible products for over a decade. Since 2018, it has been the only entity worldwide to distribute flagship products minted specifically for Metal Market Europe - gold and silver Australian Emu coins. Each year, the unique collection of Australian Emu coins features limited editions issued in the highest purity gold and silver, making the investment and collector values highly desirable premium products.

The Perth Mint, the mint issuing the Australian Emu values, is a long-established entity, thriving for more than a century, producing stunning bullion and collector values that are among the most recognisable rarities for safe investment or asset diversification.

The gold bullion coin, Australian Emu 2023, has been made from the highest quality Au.9999 bullion, weighing 1 troy ounce and measuring a maximum of 32.6mm in diameter. The coin was struck in a limited mintage of only 5,000 pieces. It is worth mentioning that out of the mintage of 5 000 gold coins, only 20 pieces were submitted for grading. Each Australian Emu coin produced by The Perth Mint, under the Australian Currency Act 1965, is full legal tender in the issuer's country. What's more, the 2023 Australian Emu gold coins are supplied in their original, dedicated caps.

The Averse of the gold coin is enhanced by an image of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a crown. The product pays tribute to Her Majesty's 70 years of service to the British throne from 1952 to 2022, with 2022 marking the platinum jubilee of the monarch's reign. The obverse design also includes information about the issuing country and the face value of the coin, along with the initials of designer Jody Clark, long-time artist, engraver and internationally recognised designer of the last effigy of Queen Elizabeth II on minted products.

Rewers valor depicts a mature, caring male emu who lovingly guards the safety of, recently hatched, unburnt emu babies. The father's piercing, aggressive gaze and distinctive silhouette position indicate possible impending danger amidst the natural Australian habitat, the bushy steppe. The male as father presents both a concerned posture as well as full readiness to protect his offspring. The magnificent reverse design was created by the talented designer Sean Roger, who creates numismatic works for The Perth Mint. The year of issue is stamped on the reverse side, and there is also information about the purity of the bullion and the weight of the piece. In addition, the design has a security feature in the form of an engraved 'P', which is the mint mark of The Perth Mint.