Discover Australia is a magnificent collector coin program from the historic Perth Mint. Scheduled for release between 2006 and 2008, the program comprises pure gold, silver and platinum proof coins depicting Australia's amazing fauna, landmarks and flora.

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Proof Quality 99.99% Pure Gold

These 2006-dated coins are struck from 1/10oz and 1/25oz of 99.99% pure gold in proof quality.

Fauna Theme - Emu

The reverse of each coin depicts an Emu (Dromaius noveahollandiae), Australia's largest bird. Although it cannot fly, an Emu's powerful legs mean it can run as fast as 50 kilometres an hour over the continent's dry plains. Emus are ratites, the oldest of modern bird families. Their primitive feathers help them survive in a wide varity of climates, including the snowfields of Australia's high country. The year-date and The Perth Mint's traditional ‘P’ mintmark also appear in the design.

Australian Legal Tender

Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coins depict Ian Rank-Broadley's effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse.

Uniquely Australian Packaging

Each coin is housed in a superb presentation case with a lid made from Australian jarrah timber. The case comes in a protective outer shipper featuring Discover Australia's distinctive logo.

Numbered Certificate of Authenticity

Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Limited Mintage

The Perth Mint will release no more than 2,500 1/10oz and 25,000 1/25oz coins worldwide.