2009 $5 International Polar Year - Polar Series Antarctic Explorers Silver Proof Coin

2009 $5 International Polar Year - Polar Series Antarctic Explorers Silver Proof.This $5 Fine Silver Proof coin forms part of an International Program commemorating the International Polar Year.This latest release honours Douglas Mawson, Tannat Edgeworth David and Forbes Mackay, the first Australians to explore the southern continent on the Earnest Shackleton Expedition.The reverse design features the moment when these three men reached the South Magnetic Pole during January 1909.In the background images of the scientific base camps can be seen.Struck to proof quality in 99.9% Pure Fine Silver and presented in a full colour outer and grey case, complete with Certificate of Authenticity of a limited mintage of 12,500 worldwide.