2008 $5 Polar Series Antarctic Territory Silver Proof Coin Silver - 1oz Bullion The wombat has a backwards

The wombat has a backwards facing pouch

commemorating the effigy on an era

The AFC was part of the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) during World War I

• Features a 'C' Mintmark to denote Canberra

the Frilled Neck Lizard will run at speed on both back legs to escape danger

2008 $5 Polar Series Antarctic Territory Silver Proof Coin Silver - 1oz Bullion The wombat has a backwardsThe International Polar Year 2007 2008 is an internationally coordinated research campaign initiating a new era in polar science. This coin, with over an ounce of silver (36. 31g), celebrates Australias continuing connection with Antarctica. It depicts the flight of the Antarctic Skua, a large migratory bird found on the Antarctic islands and coast.