Product Description
Specifications
1991 Royal Australian Mint $200 Pride of Australia Emu Gold Proof Coin – 10g in Presentation Box
Product Overview
The 1991 Australian $200 Pride of Australia Emu Gold Proof Coin is a Royal Australian Mint collector release struck in Canberra from 10 grams of 22-carat gold.
With a gold fineness of 91.67% (.9167), the coin contains approximately 9.17 grams or 0.2948 troy ounces of fine gold. Issued as Australian legal tender with a notably high face value of $200 AUD, the coin combines precious-metal content with one of Australia's most recognisable native birds.
This example is the proof issue and is supplied in its presentation box, making it an appealing piece of Australian decimal gold coinage from the final year of the Pride of Australia programme.
Key Features & Benefits
- 10g Gold Coin – Gross weight of 10 grams.
- 22ct Gold – Struck in 91.67% (.9167) gold.
- 0.2948oz Fine Gold – Contains approximately 9.17g of fine gold.
- Proof Finish – Produced specifically as a collector issue.
- $200 Australian Legal Tender – Issued by the Royal Australian Mint.
- Australian Emu Design – Celebrates one of Australia's best-known native birds.
- Queen Elizabeth II Obverse – Features the Raphael Maklouf portrait.
- Presentation Box – Supplied in its presentation packaging.
Design & Craftsmanship
The reverse celebrates the Australian emu, depicting the native bird standing amongst tall grasses. The coin's $200 denomination is incorporated into the design, continuing the distinctly Australian wildlife theme of the Pride of Australia gold coin programme.
The obverse features the Raphael Maklouf portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, with the inscriptions identifying the monarch, Australia and the 1991 year-date.
As a proof issue, the coin was produced for collectors using specially prepared dies and planchets to achieve the sharper detail and contrasting surfaces associated with proof coinage.
The Pride of Australia $200 Gold Coin Series
The Royal Australian Mint's Pride of Australia $200 gold coin programme celebrated Australia's distinctive native wildlife through a series of 22-carat gold coins produced in Canberra. Designs across the programme featured Australian animals including the koala, wombat, platypus, frilled-neck lizard, Tasmanian devil, echidna, squirrel glider and emu.
Issued in both proof and uncirculated formats, the series paired Australian wildlife designs with the distinctive $200 legal-tender denomination. The 1991 Emu represents the concluding year of this Australian gold coin programme.
Authentication & Specifications
Mint: Royal Australian Mint
Country: Australia
Year: 1991
Series: Pride of Australia
Product Type: Gold Proof Coin
Metal: Gold
Purity: 91.67% / .9167 / 22ct
Gross Weight: 10g
Fine Gold Content: Approx. 9.17g / 0.2948 Troy Oz
Denomination: $200 AUD
Finish: Proof
Obverse: Queen Elizabeth II
Obverse Designer: Raphael Maklouf
Reverse: Australian Emu
Packaging: Presentation Box
Packaging & Availability
This 1991 $200 Pride of Australia Emu Gold Proof Coin is supplied in a presentation box.
As a vintage collectible, the coin and presentation materials may show minor signs of age, storage or previous handling.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much pure gold is in the 1991 $200 Emu Gold Coin?
The coin has a gross weight of 10 grams and is struck in 22-carat (.9167) gold. This gives it a fine-gold content of approximately 9.17 grams or 0.2948 troy ounces.
Why does the 1991 Emu Gold Coin have a $200 face value?
The $200 denomination is a notably high face value for an Australian coin and reflects its issue as legal-tender gold coinage rather than everyday circulating currency. Its $200 face value is separate from its gold and collector value, which can vary according to the gold price, condition, rarity and collector demand.
What is the Pride of Australia $200 gold coin series?
The Pride of Australia series was a Royal Australian Mint gold coin programme celebrating Australian native wildlife. The 22-carat $200 coins were produced in proof and uncirculated formats and featured a variety of Australian animals across the programme.
What animal appears on the 1991 Pride of Australia $200 Gold Coin?
The 1991 coin features an Australian emu standing amongst tall grasses. The emu is one of Australia's most recognisable native birds and also appears alongside the kangaroo on Australia's national coat of arms.
Condition Note: This is a vintage collectible. Minor imperfections to the coin, presentation box or other packaging may be present and are considered consistent with age, storage and previous handling. Individual examples may vary slightly in appearance.