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Antarctic Explorers Coins Issued in Ireland - Coin News
Sep 7 at 10:10pm
Silver and gold coins were issued Wednesday by Ireland’s Central Bank to commemorate the adventurous feats by Antarctic explorers Earnest Shackleton and Tom Crean, and celebrate the International Polar Year.
The proof collector €5 and €100 coins feature the two historic Irish explorers with their ship ‘The Endurance’ backdropped within the steel grips of Antarctic ice.
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Coins commemorate Antarctic explorers - The Irish Times
Sep 4 at 10:10pm
A commemorative set of coins marking Antarctic explorers Earnest Shackleton and Tom Crean are being issued.
As part of celebrations for International Polar Year, a €5 silver proof coin and a €100 gold proof coin are being offered to collectors.
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