Australia 5 dollars Antarctic Territory Skua Bird Fauna PR70 PCGS Ag coin 2008

The 2008 Australia 5 Dollars Antarctic Territory silver coin is a remarkable issue celebrating both wildlife and scientific exploration in one of the most remote regions of the world. Struck in sterling silver and graded a perfect PR70 Deep Cameo by PCGS, it was released for the International Polar Year 2007–2008. The reverse presents a dynamic design of a skua bird in full flight above a map of Antarctica. Surrounding inscriptions include Australian Antarctic Territory and International Polar Year 2007–2008, while the map highlights key research bases such as Mawson, Davis, and Casey. The sharp contrast of frosted and mirrored surfaces emphasizes the bird’s wings and the geometric lines of the polar projection, creating a powerful symbolic image of survival, exploration, and human presence in the Antarctic. The obverse features the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II designed by Ian Rank-Broadley, with inscriptions Elizabeth II, Australia, 2008, 5 Dollars. This coin combines fauna, geography, and scientific history, making it a centerpiece for collectors of wildlife and Antarctic-themed numismatics.

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