Australia - The South Magnetic Pole 1909

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Australia - The South Magnetic Pole 1909 - 2009 Silver Proof Coin

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The South Magnetic Pole 1909 - 2009, a silver proof coin from Australia.

As part of its popular Australian Antarctic Territory Series, the Perth Mint celebrates the 100th anniversary of the first expedition to reach South Magnetic Pole. This 2009 pure silver proof coin features Douglas Mawson and two Antarctic explorers against a blue sky.

Following an exhausting and dangerous sledging journey, Australian scientists Douglas Mawson and TW Edgeworth David, together with Scottish doctor Alistair Forbes Mackay, reached the position on January 16, 1909. Mawson, Australia’s most famous Antarctic explorer, was responsible for the magnetic observations and the cartographic work.

Includes Capsule, Official Case, Individually-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity, and Illustrated Sleeve.

Coin Features

Unique and beautiful design
Historical event
Very low mintage