20 Cents In the name of Elizabeth II; 6th Portrait - Edward the Emu; Gold Plated
2023 year| Gold (.999) plated copper-nickel (Pad Printed) | 11.31 g | 28.52 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2023 |
| Value | 20 Cents 0.20 AUD = USD 0.14 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) plated copper-nickel (Pad Printed) |
| Weight | 11.31 g |
| Diameter | 28.52 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#375433 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Edward the Emu in colour, above four animal characters from the book.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
35TH ANNIVERSARY
EDWARD
THE
EMU
20
Designer: Adam Ball
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This Gold Plated NCLT 20 cent coin features the characterful Edward the Emu in colour, and his zoo friends including the seal, lion, snake and Edwina the emu. It is the third release in a collaboration between the Royal Australian Mint and the Children’s Book Council of Australia that celebrates the pleasure of reading.
This release in a series by the Royal Australian Mint and the Children’s Book Council of Australia, shines a light on much-loved Australian children’s books and the joy of reading.
This Gold Plated version of the coin was only available packaged in a hardcover anniversary edition book
