Commemorative coins celebrate Antarctic explorers

A commemorative set of coins marking Antarctic explorers Earnest Shackleton and Tom Crean are being issued.

Commemorative coins celebrate Antarctic explorers
Wed, 03 Sep, 2008 - 15:11

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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