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International Polar Year - Aurora Australis - 2009 $5 Proof CoinThe final coin in the International Polar Year Series is uniquely
different, it is a beautifully coined hologram coin.
The $5 Silver proof hologram coin shows a silhouette of a sailing ship
surrounded by the amazing colours of the Aurora Australis. The colour of
the hologram changes to represent this celestial phenomenon
The mint has included design elements from the preceding coins. Keen
observers will see the location details of several key scientific base camps,
the Antarctic Skua in flight and the first Australians to reach the South
Magnetic Pole from the Ernest Shackleton expedition. As with those earlier
releases we have again included intricate laser frosting revealing
concentric patterns on the land mass map. This is also the only coin of the
series which includes the International Polar Year official logo.
Made in 99.99% fine silver with a limited mintage of 12500, this coin is
sure to be in high demand. The Hologram coin includes an authenticity
certificate and is displayed in a beautiful black case to ensure the very best
in presentation.