Scheduled for release between 2006 and 2008 the program comprises pure gold silver and platinum proof coins depicting Australias amazing fauna landmarks and flora.

These 2006dated coins are struck from 1/2oz 1/10oz and 1/25oz of 99.

99 pure gold in proof quality.

The reverse of each coin depicts an Emu Dromaius noveahollandiae Australias largest bird.

Although it cannot fly an Emus powerful legs mean it can run as fast as 50 kilometres an hour over the continents dry plains.

Emus are ratites the oldest of modern bird families.

Their primitive feathers help them survive in a wide varity of climates including the snowfields of Australias high country.

The yeardate and The Perth Mints traditional P mintmark also appear in the design.

Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965 the coins depict Ian RankBroadleys effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse.

Each coin is housed in a superb presentation case with a lid made from Australian jarrah timber.

The case comes in a protective outer shipper featuring Discover Australias distinctive logo.

Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

The Perth Mint will release no more than 1000 1/2oz 2500 1/10oz and 25000 1/25oz coins worldwide.