Silver Five Ounces 2015 Road Sign - Emu, Coin from Australia - detailed information

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Australian Road Sign Series - Emu

5 Oz. - Silver Frosted Uncirculated

The emu

(Dromaius novaehollondiae)

is a uniquely Australian creature, characterised by its long neck and legs, shaggy grey-brown feathers, blue-tinged head and neck and bounce in its step. It is among the most iconic and revered native birds of this country.

What the emu lacks in flying ability, it makes up for with its high-powered running skills. With three forward-facing toes on each foot, the emu’s run is a sight to behold. Each step can be up to 3 metres long, with a speed of up to 50 kilometres per hour. When birds of prey are stalking from above, it can confuse its feathered predators by running to safety in a zig-zag pattern. It is second only to the ostrich as the largest and the fastest bird on land. Since 1908, the emu has stood proudly alongside the kangaroo on the Commonwealth Coat of Arms.

In a stunning Frosted Uncirculated finish, and with an intriguing twist on the traditional obverse design, the release is available in one ounce, five ounce and one kilogram weights in both gold and silver.

This design is the third release of a five year series, and follows in the footsteps of the successful Kangaroo Road Sign release of 2013 and Koala Road Sign release of 2014.

Denomination: 10 $
Material: Silver
Finish: Uncirculated
Size: 65,10
Series: Road Sign
Weight: 155,5
Fineness: 999
Packaging: In original box with certificate of authenticity