Polar Series $5 Silver Proof Coin - Skua (2008)
Country of Origin:  Australia
Production year: 2008
Type: Proof
UPC: 9-314688-015883
Mint catalogue number: 801588
Collection number: (#69)
Production mint:  • Royal Australian Mint
Purchase place:  • Royal Australian Mint
Purchase date: 28 August 2009
Purchase price: Hidden
Overview
Polar Series $5 Silver Proof Coin - Skua (2008)

The Australian International Polar Year coins are part of an international program, where a number of countries have issued silver proof coins commemorating 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.

The $5 fine silver proof coin has been created with truly modern innovation. Using a unique gradient shading effect built up of radial lines. This effect having been perfected by the Mint is rarely, if ever, seen on a coin. With the added sharp degree of detail from our proof finish, these coins will become highly collectible and an admirable addition to any proof set.
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Polar Series $5 Silver Proof Coin - Skua (2008)
Polar Series $5 Silver Proof Coin - Skua (2008)
Specs
 Content
Silver....99.999 %
 Details
Weight (Troy oz)....1.143
Weight (g)....36.31
Diameter (mm)....38.74
Thickness (mm)
 Monetary
Year of Issue....2008
Country of Issue....Australia
Denomination....Dollar (AUD)
Value....5
 Mintage
Coins Minted....12,500
Certificate of Authenticity....05,911