2008 Polar Series International Polar Year $5 Fine Silver Proof Coin - Antarctic Territory

2008 Polar Series International Polar Year $5 Fine Silver Proof Coin - Antarctic Territory

Brand new in original packaging.

Exceptional quality you'd expect from The Royal Australian Mint.

The International Polar Year 2007 – 2008 is an internationally coordinated research campaign initiating a new era in polar science. This 2008 coin is one of a series of four developed in conjunction with the Royal Society of Victoria, celebrating Australia’s continuing connection with Antarctica.  It depicts the flight of the Antarctic Skua, a large migratory bird found on the Antarctic islands and coast. 

The coin is encapsulated and displayed in a beautiful presentation case with a numbered #512 Certificate of Authenticity and box. 

Mintage of 12500. 

Year: 2008
Metal: Fine Silver 99.9%
Finish: Proof
Mass (g): 36.31
Diameter (mm): 37.74
Denomination: $5
Country: Australia