2023 20c 35th Anniversary of Edward the Emu Coloured Coin in Special Edition Book – CuNi

Much-loved Australian children’s book, Edward the Emu by Sheena Knowles and Rob Clement, is highlighted in the third release in the Royal Australian Mint’s and Children’s Book Council of Australia’s partnership, promoting reading to young audiences. The 2023 uncirculated coin featuring Edward will be treasured by children and adults as they discover the story for the first time or reminisce about Edward’s adventures.

Each year around Australia, children, schools and families celebrate the joy of reading one week more than any other – Book Week. A long-standing tradition of nearly 80 years, Book Week sees children dress as a character from their favourite book, enjoy story time and fall further in love with reading.

For a third year, the Royal Australian Mint has partnered with the Children’s Book Council of Australia to produce a coin featuring an adored Australian children’s book. Edward the Emu by Sheena Knowles and Rod Clement is celebrated in 2023 – 35 years since it was first published.

This year’s release includes a 20 cent copper-nickel uncirculated coin in card or anniversary edition of the book and a gold-plated uncirculated version of the coin in a deluxe edition of the book. Edward the Emu was shortlisted in 1989 as the Children’s Book Council of Australia’s Picture Book of the Year.

Struck by Royal Australian Mint, the coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965 and has a mintage of 25,000.

DESIGN

The coins reverse depicts Edward the Emu in colour with the “35TH ANNIVERSARY” inscription above. Below are the other animals in the book as well as “EDWARD THE EMU” and the 20c denomination.

The coin’s obverse features the memorial effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II designed by Jody Clark as well as the 2023 year-date.

PRESENTATION

Each coin comes in a white Edward the Emu themed special edition book.

Technical Specifications

Year Date	2023
Metal Content	CuNi
Monetary Denomination (AUD)	0.20
Mass (Grams)	11.30
Diameter (mm)	28.52
Finish	Uncirculated
Maximum Mintage	25,000 (5,000 coins in books)
Obverse Designer	J. Clark
Reverse Designer	E. Howie
Packaging	Coin in special edition book

 

ABOUT THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN MINT

The Royal Australian Mint is the sole producer of all Australia’s circulating coins. Opened in 1965 and situated in the Australian federal capital city of Canberra, in the suburb of Deakin, the Mint is also a very popular tourist destination for visitors and locals alike. Swan Bullion Company is proud to be an authorised distributor for The Royal Australian Mint’s bullion and numismatic products.