2008 $5 Polar Series Antarctic Territory Silver Proof Coin Silver - 1oz Bullion the reverse includes the words

the reverse includes the words ‘Australian Antarctic Territory’ and the Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark

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

this coin is one of an annual series depicting the twelve Zodiac signs

The wombat has a backwards facing pouch

2008 $5 Polar Series Antarctic Territory Silver Proof Coin Silver - 1oz Bullion the reverse includes the wordsThe 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.