2008 Polar Series Antarctic Territory $5 1oz Silver Proof Coin

The International Polar Year 2007-2008 (IPY) 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 Skura, a large migratory bird found on the Antarctic Islands and coast.

• Year: 2008
• Denomination: $5
• Country: Australia
• Metal: Fine Silver 99.9%
• Finish: Proof
• Size (mm): 38.74
• Weight (g): 36.31

**Images are stock photos, outer box may have signs of wear.