Nimrod Ship Set in Proof

by NumisMaster on March 25, 2009

in Australian Coins, NumisMaster, Royal Australian Mint, World Coins

Aurora Australis coinAustralia has now marked the International Polar Year with issue of four silver proof $5s. The spectacular fourth and final issue appeared in early March to coincide with conclusion of the IPY.

Australia lays claim to a bigger slice of the Antarctic pie than most countries, and the nation has had a long and historic connection with the icy continent. To mark these links, the Royal Australian Mint has celebrated the closing of the IPY with a superb...

Full Article: Nimrod Set in Proof - NumisMaster

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