1992 $10 Birds of Australia - Emperor Penguin Silver Proof Coin in Presentation Box

1992 Royal Australian Mint $10 Birds of Australia Emperor Penguin Silver Proof Coin – 20g in Presentation Box

Product Overview

The 1992 $10 Birds of Australia Emperor Penguin Silver Proof Coin is a Royal Australian Mint collector release celebrating the remarkable birdlife of the Australian Antarctic Territory.

Struck from 20 grams of .925 sterling silver, the coin contains 18.5 grams or approximately 0.5948 troy ounces of fine silver. Its proof finish combines frosted design elements with reflective fields, highlighting the distinctive Emperor Penguin design.

Issued as Australian legal tender with a face value of $10 AUD, this 1992 release is supplied in its Royal Australian Mint presentation box with Certificate of Authenticity.

Key Features & Benefits

• 20g Sterling Silver Coin – Gross weight of 20 grams.
• .925 Sterling Silver – Struck in 92.5% silver.
• 18.5g Fine Silver – Approximately 0.5948 troy ounces of pure silver.
• Proof Finish – Collector-quality strike with contrasting frosted and mirrored surfaces.
• Birds of Australia Series – Part of the Royal Australian Mint's Australian bird-themed silver coin programme.
• Emperor Penguin Design – Celebrates the world's largest penguin species.
• $10 Australian Legal Tender – Issued by the Royal Australian Mint.
• Presentation Box & COA – Supplied with presentation packaging and Certificate of Authenticity.

Design & Craftsmanship

The reverse celebrates the Emperor Penguin, a species synonymous with the Antarctic environment. The detailed wildlife design continues the series' focus on distinctive birds associated with Australia and its territories.

The obverse features the Raphael Maklouf portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, together with the inscriptions identifying the monarch, Australia and the 1992 year-date.

The proof finish enhances the design through contrasting frosted relief and polished fields, bringing greater definition to the Emperor Penguin and surrounding detail.

The Birds of Australia Series

The Royal Australian Mint's Birds of Australia series celebrated distinctive bird species through a collection of $10 sterling silver coins. Earlier releases included the Kookaburra, White Cockatoo and Jabiru, with the Emperor Penguin featured in 1992.

Produced in .925 sterling silver, the series combines Australian natural-history themes with collector-focused proof coinage from the Royal Australian Mint.

Authentication & Specifications

Mint: Royal Australian Mint
Country: Australia
Year: 1992
Series: Birds of Australia
Product Type: Silver Proof Coin
Metal: Silver
Purity: 92.5% / .925 Sterling Silver
Gross Weight: 20g
Fine Silver Content: 18.5g / Approx. 0.5948 Troy Oz
Diameter: 34mm
Denomination: $10 AUD
Finish: Proof
Obverse: Queen Elizabeth II
Obverse Designer: Raphael Maklouf
Reverse: Emperor Penguin
Packaging: Presentation Box with Certificate of Authenticity

Packaging & Availability

This 1992 $10 Birds of Australia Emperor Penguin Silver Proof Coin is supplied in its Royal Australian Mint presentation box with Certificate of Authenticity.

As a vintage collectible, the coin, certificate and presentation materials may show minor signs of age, storage or previous handling.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much pure silver is in the 1992 $10 Emperor Penguin coin?

The coin has a gross weight of 20 grams and is struck in .925 sterling silver. It therefore contains 18.5 grams, or approximately 0.5948 troy ounces, of fine silver.

Is the 1992 Emperor Penguin coin pure silver?

No. The coin is struck in .925 sterling silver, meaning silver accounts for 92.5% of its 20g gross weight. Its actual fine-silver content is 18.5 grams.

Why is an Emperor Penguin featured in the Birds of Australia series?

Emperor Penguins are associated with Antarctica, including areas connected with the Australian Antarctic Territory. The 1992 issue extended the series' celebration of birdlife beyond mainland Australia to Australia's Antarctic interests.

What coins came before the 1992 Emperor Penguin in the Birds of Australia series?

Earlier standard proof releases featured the 1989 Kookaburra, 1990 White Cockatoo and 1991 Jabiru, making the Emperor Penguin the next annual release in the series.

Condition Note: This is a vintage collectible. Minor imperfections to the coin, Certificate of Authenticity, 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.