May 2009 Number 79 - Royal Australian Mint
May 2009 Number 79 - Royal Australian Mint
May 2009 Number 79 - Royal Australian Mint
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<strong>2009</strong> $5 Silver Proof – Aurora Australis<br />
A fitting finale to our International Polar Year coin series is the Aurora Australis<br />
– Hologram Coin. Brilliant colours and images emerge as you tilt and inspect<br />
this beautiful silver proof coin. Look closely and you will see the location<br />
details of several key scientific base camps, the Antarctic Skua in flight and the<br />
first <strong>Australian</strong>s to reach the South Magnetic Pole from the Ernest Shackleton<br />
Nimrod expedition.<br />
As with the earlier coin releases we have again included intricate laser frosting<br />
revealing concentric patterns on the land mass design.<br />
Another feature of this coin is the official International Polar Year logo<br />
included for the very first time on the obverse coin design. This logo<br />
was established by the International Council for Science and the World<br />
Meteorological Organisation. Highlighting the roles polar exploration and<br />
scientific research play in extending our understanding of the polar influence<br />
on our planet.<br />
A worldwide mintage of only 12 500 will ensure this coin sells out. Hologram<br />
coins remain highly collectible do not miss your opportunity to secure this coin!<br />
Price (inc GST): $95.00 802180<br />
Nominal Specifications: $5, Ag 99.9%, 1 & 1/7 troy oz, 38.74 mm, 12 500, W. Pietranik<br />
Delivery delays expected.<br />
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