Trans-Antarctic Expedition: Aurora Australis - 2007 Unc. Cupro Nickel £2 Coin - SGA

Shackleton returned to South Georgia in 1921, this time sailing on The Quest. But his stay was to be of a more permanent nature this time. He died aboard ship and is buried in South Georgia overlooking the harbour. As one of the region’s most famous sons, it’s no surprise that Shackleton’s the subject of the coins. The first in this celebratory set depicts him and his crew stranded aboard an ice floe. It’s New Years Eve 1914 and, with the absence of any sort of other celebrations, the crew are being entertained by the captivating Aurora Australis – the bright glow observed in the night sky in polar regions. The second coin features the great man, Shackleton, himself. This is a rare chance to own two stunning coins depicting an area of the globe that is so often in our news thanks to negative stories concerning climate change. Why not show your support for the positive scientific work happening in the area during the fourth International Polar Year by adding these two coins to your collection? The coins are available in Cupro Nickel and Proof Sterling Silver and each precious metal coin has been carefully struck four times to attain the famous Pobjoy proof finish.