2008 $5 Fine Silver Proof Polar Series Coin

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2008 $5 Fine Silver Proof Polar Series Coin

2008 $5 Fine Silver Proof Polar Series Coin

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2008 $5 Fine Silver Proof Polar Series Coin

The Australian IPY Polar Series coins are part of an international program where a number of countries have issued silver proof coins commemorating the International Polar Year. The Australian IPY coins are highly collectible as all coins in the Polar Series focus on exploration of the Antarctica and recognition of Australian Antarctic Territory.

The first in the series of $5 fine silver proof coins, feature a foreground image of the Antarctic Skua in flight, these large heavy built birds are located in the Subantarctic Islands and on the Antarctic continent, with a reputation of being fierce and aggressive, the perfect symbol for our coin to represent the survival instincts of such a harsh environment. The background image shows the Australian Antarctic Territory with details of locations of several scientific base camps.