1 oz Emu Perth Mint Gold Coin 2025 - Australia, .9999 fine gold
The 1 oz Emu Perth Mint Gold Coin 2025 is an exceptional collector piece by The Perth Mint, dedicated to Australia's second iconic animal alongside the kangaroo. The coin contains exactly one troy ounce of pure .9999/1000 gold (31.1035 g), has a face value of 100 AUD and is Australian legal tender. The Emu series, launched by Perth Mint in 2018, features an annually changing reverse design and limited mintage.
At GoldInvest24 authorised Perth Mint coin in protective capsule.
Perth Mint - Australian minting series expansion
The Perth Mint, in operation since 1899, has significantly expanded its bullion offering in recent decades. Classic series Kangaroo (since 1986) and Lunar (since 1996) have been complemented by new product lines focused on collector uniqueness. The Emu series (since 2018) and Wedge-tailed Eagle (since 2014) offer lower mintage and clear Australian animal identity.
All Perth Mint products are LBMA Good Delivery accredited. The Australian Federal Government guarantees the weight and purity of every coin.
Key features
- Issuer: Perth Mint - LBMA Good Delivery
- Country of issue: Australia
- Metal: Investment gold (Au)
- Fineness: .9999/1000 (24K)
- Weight: 1 troy ounce (31.1035 g)
- Diameter: 32.10 mm
- Thickness: 2.80 mm
- Face value: 100 AUD
- Obverse: Charles III (Dan Thorne, since 2024)
- Reverse: Annually changing emu design
- Series: Australian Emu (since 2018)
- Estimated mintage: ~30,000 pieces (significantly less than Kangaroo)
- Packaging: Protective capsule at GoldInvest24
- VAT: 0% (investment gold)
Market analysis - Emu as the "younger brother" of the Kangaroo
The Emu series is young and niche compared to the classic Kangaroo. With only 7-8 vintages since 2018, it offers collectors a complete collection from inception - impossible with Kangaroo (36 vintages since 1989).
Mintage: significantly lower than Kangaroo - estimated 25,000-50,000 pieces/year for 1 oz vs. 200,000-400,000 for Kangaroo. Retail premium 3-5% higher, but higher numismatic appreciation potential.
The emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) is Australia's second national symbol after the kangaroo - both appear on Australia's Coat of Arms supporting the shield. Both "do not go backwards" - Australian metaphor for progress.
Obverse - King Charles III
Obverse shows the portrait of Charles III by Dan Thorne, identical to Kangaroo and Koala. Inscriptions: CHARLES III · AUSTRALIA · 100 DOLLARS · 2025.
Reverse - emu (2025 vintage)
Reverse displays the unique 2025 vintage emu design. The emu is the world's second-largest bird after the ostrich, up to 1.9 m tall, endemic to Australia. Mintmark "P" and inscriptions: AUSTRALIAN EMU · 1 oz 9999 GOLD · 2025.
Technical specifications
| Parameter |
Value |
| Manufacturer |
The Perth Mint, Australia |
| Accreditation |
LBMA Good Delivery |
| Series |
Australian Emu (since 2018) |
| Metal |
Gold |
| Fineness |
.9999/1000 |
| Weight |
1 oz (31.1035 g) |
| Diameter |
32.10 mm |
| Face value |
100 AUD |
| Year of issue |
2025 |
| Mintage |
~30,000 (limited) |
| Packaging |
Protective capsule |
| VAT |
0% |
| Catalog number |
101451 |
FAQ
How does Emu differ from Perth Mint Kangaroo?
Identical technical specs. Kangaroo since 1986 (36 vintages), Emu since 2018 (7 vintages). Emu has higher collector potential.
Is Emu subject to VAT?
No. Investment gold .9999 and 1 oz is VAT-exempt under EU Directive 98/80/EC.
Why does emu appear on an investment coin?
Emu with kangaroo on Australian Coat of Arms. Symbol of progress - both animals "do not go backwards".
What is the 2025 mintage?
Estimated 25,000-50,000 pieces 1 oz, 6-10× less than Kangaroo.
