The Perth Mint :: Australian Antarctic Territory Series Mawson Station 1954

Founded in 1954 in Australian Antarctic Territory, Mawson is the oldest continually operating station south of the Antarctic Circle. It was named after geologist and explorer Sir Douglas Mawson, who helped establish Australia's tradition for scientific, geographic and hydrographic research during major Antarctic expeditions between 1911-14 and 1929-31. Comprising original and modern buildings demonstrating the evolution of Australian Antarctic building design, Mawson station is listed on the Register of the National Estate and is symbolic of a large part of Australia’s presence in the highest, driest, coldest and windiest continent in the world.
Historic Anniversary
This superb collector coin commemorates the 50th anniversary of Mawson station.
Proof Quality Pure Silver
The coin is struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality.
Colour Reverse Design
The coin’s reverse depicts a coloured image of the station and an Emperor penguin with its chick, which appear within the outline of the Antarctic continent. As well as the inscription MAWSON STATION: 1954-2004, it includes the words ‘Australian Antarctic Territory’.
Australian Legal Tender
Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coin’s obverse depicts Ian Rank-Broadley’s effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Presentation Packaging & Numbered Certificate
Each coin is housed in a blue-lacquered metal presentation case accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Limited Mintage
No more than 7,500 individual 1oz silver coins will be released by The Perth Mint.
Limit Per Collector
Due to oversubscription, a limit of one coin per collector applies.