2023 Australian Antarctic Territory Emperor Penguin 50 Cent Coloured Uncirculated Coin

Overview:
This Magnificent 50 Cent Coin Celebrates The Emperor Penguin, The Largest Of All Penguin Species Found Throughout Antarctica And The Australian Antarctic Territory. Struck By The Royal Australian Mint In 2023, This Coloured Uncirculated Example Represents A Striking Tribute To One Of Earth'S Most Iconic Antarctic Inhabitants.

Specifications:
Denomination: 50 Cents
Year Of Issue: 2023
Mint: Royal Australian Mint, Canberra
Metal Composition: Cupro-Nickel (Cuni)
Weight: 15.55 Grams
Diameter: 31.51 Millimetres
Finish: Uncirculated
Mintage: 25,000 Coins
Designer: A. Ball
Edge: Milled

Design Description:
The Obverse Features The Effigy Of Queen Elizabeth Ii In Her Later Reign. The Reverse Displays A Beautifully Rendered Composition Of A Parent Emperor Penguin And Chick Standing On The Edge Of An Ice Sheet, Rendered In Full Colour With Exceptional Detail. The Distinctive Black And White Plumage With Golden-Yellow Ear Patches And Neck Markings Are Captured With Remarkable Precision. The Design Includes The Inscriptions "Emperor Penguin" And "Australian Antarctic Territory."

Condition Notes:
This Coin Exhibits Mint State Quality With Exceptional Eye Appeal. The Coloured Elements Remain Vibrant And True, With The Blue Water Detail At The Base Of The Design Showing Excellent Definition. The Coin Displays Minimal Contact Marks Consistent With Careful Handling From The Mint. Original Lustre Is Fully Present Across Both Obverse And Reverse Surfaces. No Evidence Of Cleaning Or Environmental Damage. The Coin Has Been Stored In Its Original Protective Capsule And Presentation Card.

Significance:
The Emperor Penguin Is The Largest Of All Penguin Species And Is Found Exclusively Throughout Antarctica And The Australian Antarctic Territory. Once Regarded As A Species Of Least Concern, Emperor Penguins Are Now Classified As Near Threatened Due To Declining Availability Of Food Brought About By Climate Change And Industrial Fishing. Research Conducted By Organisations Such As The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Suggests Emperor Penguins Could Be At The Brink Of Extinction By The End Of This Century, Making This Commemorative Coin An Important Numismatic Record Of A Species Facing An Uncertain Future.

This Coin Represents The Royal Australian Mint'S Commitment To Highlighting The Unique Wildlife And Environmental Significance Of The Australian Antarctic Territory Through Its Numismatic Programme.

Lot Includes:
- One 2023 50 Cent Emperor Penguin Coloured Uncirculated Coin
- Original Royal Australian Mint Presentation Card
- Original Protective Capsule

Buyers Are Encouraged To View This Lot In Person To Fully Appreciate The Exceptional Colour Work And Mint State Quality Of This Commemorative Issue.991742+13

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