2024 Australian Emu 1oz Gold Coin

The Perth Mint is excited to release this 1oz gold bullion coin featuring the Australian Emu, an important cultural icon of Australia which features prominently in traditional Indigenous stories.

Standing up to 1.9 metres tall, the emu is Australia’s largest bird. Flightless, it relies on long, powerful legs to propel it across the variety of landscapes in which it lives, from high in the Snowy Mountains to low-lying coastal regions.

Each coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.99% pure gold and issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965.

The Perth Mint will release no more than 5,000 of the Australian Emu 2024 1oz Gold Bullion Coin.

DESIGN

The coin portrays an emu standing on a grassy sand dune with waves crashing in the background. The inscription ‘AUSTRALIAN EMU’, a ‘P125 mintmark signifying The Perth Mint’s 125th anniversary, and the coin’s weight, purity, and year-date are also included in the design.

The coin’s obverse portrays the Dan Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, and the monetary denomination.

For additional peace of mind, each coin bears a security feature in the form of a micro-laser engraved letter within the design. Detectable under a magnifying glass, it is designed to make it significantly more difficult for the coin to be counterfeited.

PRESENTATION

The Australian Emu 2024 1oz Gold Bullion Coin is presented in an individual acrylic capsule.

Technical Specifications

ABOUT THE PERTH MINT

The Perth Mint, located in Perth, Western Australia, is one of the oldest and most prestigious mints in the world, with a rich history that dates back to the late 19th century. It was established in 1899 as a branch of Britain's Royal Mint in response to the discovery of rich gold deposits in Western Australia. Its primary purpose was to refine gold mined in the region and to mint gold sovereigns and half sovereigns for use throughout the British Empire.

The Perth Mint played a crucial role in the development of Western Australia's gold industry, providing a local facility for gold refining and coin production that significantly contributed to the economic growth of the region. Over the years, it has evolved to become a leader in the precious metals industry, offering a wide range of services including gold and silver bullion bars and coins, precious metal refining, and jewellry.

After Australia gained independence, the Perth Mint continued its operations and, in 1970, it became wholly owned by the Government of Western Australia. Since then, it has expanded its offerings to include commemorative coins, investment products, and a wealth of services for precious metals storage, management, and distribution.

Notably, The Perth Mint has set several world records, including producing the world's largest gold coin in 2011, weighing one tonne and featuring a kangaroo design. It also operates one of the largest LBMA (London Bullion Market Association) accredited gold refineries in the world.

The mint is also a significant tourist attraction, offering visitors insights into Australia's gold mining history, the chance to view Australia’s largest collection of natural gold nuggets, and live demonstrations of traditional gold pouring.

Swan Bullion Company is proud to be an authorised distributor for both The Perth Mint bullion and numismatic products.