2023 Twenty Cent Edward the Emu (20c) Uncirculated Australian Decimal Coin - Special Edition Book
Description
Much-loved Australian children’s book, Edward the Emu by Sheena Knowles and Rob Clement, is highlighted in the third release in the Royal Australian Mint’s and Children’s Book Council of Australia’s partnership, promoting reading to young audiences. The 2023 uncirculated coin featuring Edward, will be treasured by children and adults as they discover the story for the first time or reminisce about Edward’s adventures.
Each year around Australia, children, schools and families celebrate the joy of reading one week more than any other – Book Week. A long-standing tradition of nearly 80 years, Book Week sees children dress as a character from their favourite book, enjoy story time, and fall further in love with reading.
This year’s release includes a 20-cent copper-nickel uncirculated coin in the anniversary edition of the book.
Edward the Emu was shortlisted in 1989 as the Children’s Book Council of Australia’s Picture Book of the Year.
- Unique, coloured coin
- Limited mintage of 5,000
- Presented in a hardcover special edition copy of Edward the Emu
- Coin design inspired by illustrations from the book
- The coin features the Memorial Obverse of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
- The third release in the series
Features
General Product Features
Year:
2023
Country:
Australia
Miscellaneous:
Presented in a hard cover special edition copy of Edward the Emu
Coin Features
Face Value:
Twenty Cent
Issuer:
Royal Australian Mint
Finish:
Uncirculated
Mintage:
5000
Metal:
Cupro - Nickel
Australian Decimal Coins
Face Value:
Twenty Cent
Obverse:
Jody Clark
Reverse:
E. Howie