Silver Two Ounces 2024 Next Generation - Australian Emu, Coin from Australia - detailed information

The obverse of the coin displays the bust of King Charles III, which depicts him bare-headed (uncrowned) and wearing a suit and tie, facing left.

Below the shoulder truncation in tiny letters, the artist's initials DT (for Dan Thorne).

Around, the monarch's legend and the face value of the coin: CHARLES III AUSTRALIA · 2oz 9999 Ag 2 DOLLARS ·.

The inscription around the rim also incorporates the precious metal content. "2oz 9999 Ag" means "two troy ounces of 99.99% silver" - Ag is abbreviated from the Latin word for silver, Argentum.

The background is of radial lines radiating from the centre of the portrait.

The coin portrays an adult emu striding proudly with three chicks in an undulating landscape featuring native flora. Radial lines suggesting sunlight accompany the design, which also includes a P125 mint mark signifying The Perth Mint’s 125th anniversary

In small letters below right, the designer's initials NM, for Natasha Muhl.

Around below, the year of issue 2024.

Silver content (troy oz): 2.000
Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated, extra thick flan ("piedfort" form factor).
Packaging: in a protective plastic pouch.
Perth Mint SKU: 24529CAX.

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