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Polar Series (Skua)
Antartic Design Theme
Australian Legal Tender
International Polar Year 2007-2008
The first $5 fine silver proof coin in the series features the majestic image of the Antarctic Skua in flight. The background image shows the Australian Antarctic Territory with location details of several key scientific base camps.
1oz 99.9% Pure Silver
Proof Finish.
Anatartic Skua Reverse Design
The reverse design depicts the background image shows the Australian Antarctic Territory with location details of several key scientific base camps and flying Skua. The reverse design features intricate laser frosting, when viewed under magnification, concentric circular patterns are revealed on the land mass map.
Australian Legal Tender
The obverse of the Australian legal tender coin depicts the W. Pietranik effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
The Antartic coin is housed in a presentation Case with an outer Polar theme Box.
Mintage 12,500
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