Description
2023 50c Emperor Penguin Coloured Uncirculated Coin
With their regal bearing and distinctive markings, Emperor Penguins are the largest of all penguins, standing around a metre tall and weighing up to 45 kilograms.
This attractive 50c coloured coin features an Emperor Penguin family with offspring standing on the ice shelf by an azure sea. The coin, with the late Queen Elizabeth II on reverse, comes on an attractive presentation card.
Named in honour of naturalist Johann Forster, who travelled with Captain James Cook on his second voyage of discovery (1772-75), the Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) is the largest of all penguins, growing to around a metre tall.
Emperors are endemic to Antarctica, including the Australian Antarctic Territory. They are well adapted to the frigid southem continent and alone among penguins, are capable of breeding during the icy winter. Once regarded as a species of least concern, Emperor Penguins are now classed as near threatened, due to reduction of their food source from commercial fishing and climate change induced loss of sea ice.
Emperors, with their distinctive markings and entertaining demeanour, are prominent in popular culture. The hit 2006 animated movie Happy Feet stars dancing Emperor Penguins.
Coin Highlights:
- Royal Australian Mint’s new coin series which features wildlife of the Australian Antarctic Territory
- Struck to Mint’s uncirculated standard
- Worldwide mintage of 25,000 coins
- Australian legal tender
| Mint | Royal Australian Mint |
|---|---|
| Country Of Issue | Australia |
| Year | 2023 |
| Denomination | 50c |
| Metal Type | Cupro Nickel |
| Weight (g) | 15.55 |
| Purity (%) | 99.9 |
| Diameter (mm) | 31.51 |
| Mintage | 25,000 |
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