Australia 1 dollar Mawson Station Antarctic Penguin PR 70 PCGS silver coin 2004

The Australia 1 Dollar Mawson Station Antarctic silver coin 2004, graded PR70 by PCGS, is a remarkable tribute to one of the most important research outposts in Antarctica. Struck from .999 silver, it honors the 50th anniversary of Mawson Station, established in 1954 and named after the legendary Australian explorer Sir Douglas Mawson. The reverse design features a detailed colored map of Antarctica with the station highlighted, along with its colorful buildings set against icy landscapes and distant mountains. To the right, an Emperor penguin stands protectively over its chick, a powerful symbol of life and endurance in the harsh Antarctic environment. The inscriptions include Mawson Station 1954–2004 and Australian Antarctic Territory.

The obverse displays Ian Rank-Broadley’s effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, with the legend ELIZABETH II – AUSTRALIA – 1 DOLLAR.

Certified in the perfect grade PR70, this coin represents flawless proof quality, with frosted relief and mirror fields. It is part of the Australian Antarctic Territory series, combining numismatic artistry, natural heritage, and scientific history — a true jewel for collectors worldwide.

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