40 Dollars - Elizabeth II - A pair of emus - 3rd Portrait, Australian Emu (1997)
Features
| Denomination | 40 Dollars |
| Weight (g) | 31.19 |
| Diameter (mm) | 36 |
| Thickness (mm) | 4 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Palladium (.9995) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Currency Value (USD) | 27.79 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Raphael David Maklouf
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
RDM
40 DOLLARS
Description:
Third crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the George IV State Diadem framed by inscriptions ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA, and the face value “40 DOLLARS” below.
ELIZABETH II
AUSTRALIA
RDM
40 DOLLARS
Description:
Third crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the George IV State Diadem framed by inscriptions ELIZABETH II, AUSTRALIA, and the face value “40 DOLLARS” below.
Reverse
Engraved by Louise Pinder
Lettering:
THE AUSTRALIAN EMU 1 OZ. 9995 PALLADIUM
P
1998
Description:
The coin reverse design features a male and female emu standing in a natural environment and there are stones, foliage, and grass near a dry creek bed with a barren tree in the background. Engravings on this face identify the name of the new series "AUSTRALIAN EMU" accompanied by weight, purity, and metal content inscribed close to the upper rim. In the right field, The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark appears and the year of issue is inscribed close to the bottom rim.
THE AUSTRALIAN EMU 1 OZ. 9995 PALLADIUM
P
1998
Description:
The coin reverse design features a male and female emu standing in a natural environment and there are stones, foliage, and grass near a dry creek bed with a barren tree in the background. Engravings on this face identify the name of the new series "AUSTRALIAN EMU" accompanied by weight, purity, and metal content inscribed close to the upper rim. In the right field, The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark appears and the year of issue is inscribed close to the bottom rim.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 P | 769 | Perth Mint, Proof | Unknown |