2025 $2 Emu Utingat 2oz Silver Antiqued Coloured Coin

2025 $2 Emu Utingat 2oz Silver Antiqued Coloured Coin 

The Perth Mint has just released the Emu Utingat 2025 2oz Silver Antiqued Coloured Coin.

The emu, known as "Utingat" in the Kalkadoon language, is Australia's largest native birds. In Dreamtime stories, the emu is believed to have travelled the songlines in search of food and water and is symbol of strength and endurance. Their feathers have been used for decoration, tools and ceremony for generations.

The coin's reverse features an original coloured painting of an emu by Chern'ee Sutton, a contemporary Aboriginal artist and proud Kalkadoon woman. Her artworks have been commissioned by a multiple of Local, State and Federal Government Departments, and two artworks are proudly part of the prestigious Royal Collection at Buckingham Palace.

A stunning example of her technique, the emu features markings and three young chicks. The background comprises a large yellow circle surrounded by yellow, orange and red coloured dots representing the sun and its far-reaching rays.

The community symbol in the centre of the sun symbolises the many diverse communities and landscapes the emu calls home. A grey floating feather adds further meaning, with emus often leaving their feathers around theirs nests an across country. The green and brown arches serve as mountains, while the blue lined pattern features a trail of footprints highlighting the emu's track and journey through life. This element also represents a flowing river, with the circles inside and around symbolising waterholes. 

Included in the design is a 'P' Mintmark and the 2025 year-date.

Each coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 2oz of 99.9% pure silver, the coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965.

The Perth Mint will release no more than 2,000 of the 2025 Emu Utingat Antiqued Coloured Coins.

The obverse depicts the Dan Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, and the monetary denomination.

The coin's obverse has been individually 'antiqued' to give it a unique finish conveying the surface abrasions of an ancient artefact. As a result of this treatment, the appearance of each coin in the mintage may vary.

Each coin is housed in a contemporary latex case within a beautifully illustrated shipper and is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Denomination :  $2

Quality :            Antiqued Coloured

Metal :              Silver

Weight :            2oz

Diameter :         50.80 mm

Mintage :           2,000

Certificate of Authenticity : Perth Mint Numbered Certificate of Authenticity.