1487) 2020-Silver Emu, Australia: A $1 (One Dollar) Silver Bullion Coin issued by the Perth Mint, Australia: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2020:
The Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) is the second largest living bird by height, after its ratite relative - the Ostrich.
It is endemic to Australia where it is the largest native bird and the only extant member of the genus Dromaius.
The Emu's range covers most of mainland Australia, but the Tasmanian, Kangaroo Island and King Island sub-species became extinct after the European settlement of Australia in 1788.
The bird is sufficiently common for it to be rated as one of "Least Concern" by the "International Union for Conservation of Nature" (IUCN).
Emus are soft-feathered, brown, flightless birds with long necks and legs, and can reach up to 1.90 metres (or 6.20 feet) in height.
Though they cannot fly, Australia's native bird is no snoozer. The Emu's legs can propel it forward at speeds up to 50 kilometres per hour (or more than 30 miles per hour).
Emus forage for a variety of plants and insects, but can go for weeks without eating. They drink infrequently, but take copious amounts of water when the opportunity arises.
There are few native natural predators of Emus still alive, of which the Dingo (introduced by Aboriginals thousands of years ago from a stock of semi-domesticated wolves is the most prominent one. Other prominent predators include the Wedge-tailed Eagles, other raptors, monitor lizards, red foxes, feral and domestic dogs etc.
Breeding takes place place in May and June and fighting among females for a mate is common. Females can mate several times and lay several clutches of eggs in one season, while the male does the incubation - during this process he hardly eats or drinks and loses a significant amount of weight. The eggs hatch after around eight weeks, and the young are nurtured by their fathers. The juveniles reach full size after about six months, but mostly remain as a family unit until the next breeding season.
The Emu population varies from time to time and is estimated to be between 650,000 to around 7,50,000 birds.
The Emu is an important cultural icon of Australia, appearing on the Coat of Arms and various Coins. The bird features prominently in Indigenous Australian mythology.
The Header showing the Reverse and Obverse of the $1 (One Dollar) Silver Dollar Coin, placed against a background of the natural habitat of the Australian EmuThe Coin:
The Reverse and Obverse of the Silver $1 (One Dollar Bullion Coin) shown side-by-sideThe Obverse of the $1 (One Dollar) Silver Bullion Coin shows an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II facing right. The initials of the effigy designer "JC" (standing for "Jody Clark") are inscribed on the Queen's shoulder.
The peripheral inscriptions are - "ELIZABETH II. AUSTRALIA. 1 DOLLAR".
The specifications of the $1 Silver Bullion Coin are:
Country of issue: Australia; Denomination: $1 (One Dollar); Metal Composition: .9999 Fineness Silver (Ag); Weight: 1.0 Oz (or 31.107 grams); Diameter/Size: 40.9 mm; Mint: Perth Mint, Australia; Year: 2020; Coin Quality: Uncirculated (U). Mintage: 30,000 pieces.
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Rajan Trikha has commented:
ReplyDelete"Very nicely compiled/written."
Thank you, Trikha sahab.
DeleteVikram Bhatnagar has commented:
ReplyDelete"They also lay massive blue and green eggs, which have a very long shelf life!"
It is a very interesting bird. Aggressive at times, predated at others, but has a prominent place in aboriginal mythology. Got a constellation named after it too, Vikram.
DeleteSantosh Khanna has commented:
ReplyDelete"Great post."
Thank you, Khanna sahab.
DeleteVinod Khurana has commented:
ReplyDelete"Good informative post."
Thank you, Vinodji.
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