Australian Emu 1 oz Gold 2023 MS 70 NGC First Day of Issue
The 2023 Australian Emu product is the sixth installment of the exclusive Australian Emu series, which is in extraordinary, permanently growing demand among merchants, numismatists and Australian wildlife enthusiasts around the globe. Valor presents one of the most iconic animals of Australia's wildlife, which is an important part of the continent's rich natural heritage. These also include the kangaroo, koala, kookaburra, dingo, Tasmanian devil or wombat. The Australian emu, along with the Australian kangaroo, occupy a key place on Australia's shield of arms. The symbol of animals is progressiveness according to the Australian motto - "never backwards, always forward".
The unrivaled Australian Emu coin series featuring the image of 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 recognized and respected dealer of investment and collectible products for more than a decade. As of 2018, it is 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 gold and silver fineness, making the investment-collecting values highly desirable premium products.
The Perth Mint, the mint that issues the Australian Emu currency, is a long-established entity that has prospered for more than a century, producing stunning bullion and collectible currencies that are among the most recognizable rarities for safe investment or asset diversification.
The gold bullion coin, Australian Emu 2023, was made from the highest quality Au bullion.9999, with a weight of 1 troy ounce and a maximum diameter of 32.6 mm. The coin was minted in a limited edition of only 20 pieces. Each Australian Emu coin produced by The Perth Mint, under the Australian Currency Act of 1965, is full legal tender in the country of the issuer. What's more, the 2022 Australian Emu gold coins come in original NGC slabs.
Obverse the gold value is enriched by the image of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a crown. The product pays tribute to the 70 years of service of Her Majesty the Queen, who sat on the British throne from 1952 to 2022. The platinum jubilee of the monarch's reign was celebrated in 2022. The obverse design also includes information about the issuer's country and the face value of the coin, along with the initials of designer Jody Clark, longtime artist, engraver and internationally recognized designer of the recent likeness of Queen Elizabeth II on minted products.
Reverse valor portrays a mature, caring male emu who thoughtfully guards the safety of, recently hatched, unburnt emu babies. The father's piercing, aggressive gaze and distinctive silhouette position indicate possible impending danger amidst Australia's natural area of existence, the bush steppe. The male as father presents both a concerned attitude and a full readiness to protect his offspring. The magnificent reverse design was prepared by talented designer Sean Roger, who creates numismatic works for The Perth Mint. On the reverse side, the year of issue has been stamped, and there is also information about the purity of the bullion and the weight of the copy. In addition, the design has a security feature in the form of an engraved letter "P," which is the mint mark of The Perth Mint.
