FALKLAND ISLANDS 1 CROWN 2007 BU = POLAR YEAR - SHIP =

The International Polar Year is a huge scientific programme focused on the Arctic and Antarctic which will see thousands of scientists from more than 60 nations taking on more than 200 projects. But more than 100 years ago, another great pioneer was making his way to the Antarctic on his ship The Discovery. Famous explorer Scott’s name is synonymous with the polar regions and he first reached Antarctica in early 1902. His Antarctic expedition was considered a great success and Scott was promoted on returning to Britain. After his death, The Discovery fell into the ownership of the Falkland Islands government, who presented it to Lord Baden-Powell in 1947 to be used by his sea scouts. The first of the two International Polar Year coins celebrates this historic ship’s links with both polar exploration and the Falkland Islands.

Prooflike UNC , Copper-Nickel , 38.8mm