2007 Antartica $1 Fantasy Note - Emperor PenguinsPMG 67 Superb Gem Uncirculated

This large polymer fantasy note represents the 1st denomination of Antarctic Dollar (Series 2007). The notes were printed by the British American Banknote Company, on behalf of the Antarctica Overseas Exchange Office LTD which was founded in 1996, by D. J. Hamilton to promote awareness of Antarctic scientific expeditions.

Observe
The observe depicts an Emperor Penguin, the largest of all penguin species. To the right, is a penguin march traveling on their bellies. Emperor Penguins, like many penguin species march toward their nesting grounds. The title "Antarctica" can be seen at the upper right. Along the observe bottom is the note's "23 November 2007" print date and the signature of D. J. Hamilton, the Exchange Office Comptroller.

Another notable feature of this fantasy note, is its background. The light blue of the tri-color flag represents the ice pack. The yellow represents the aurora australis, while the dark blue represents the night sky. Toward the upper-right is the Southern Cross constellation.

Part of this background is a windowed false security strip. It simply appears as a broken gray line, printed along the note's right. Its inclusion is entirely cosmetic, meant to resemble a real security strip, which are not actually used on polymer notes.

Reverse

The vertical reverse depicts a group of Emperor Penguins, with their chicks. Below that is a notification to the note's bearer. It states the note can be redeemed by returning it the Exchange Office, before December 31, 2012. The post office box listed is owned by D. J. Hamilton, as is the e-mail provided.

Toward the upper-right corner is a map of Antarctica and the text "M/S Explorer", commemorating the cruise ship of the same name, which was the first of its type used on the Antarctic Ocean. Opposite of this map is security sticker with the serial number "MS4567".  Below that is another false windowed security strip and the text "One Dollar". Just as with the observe, this security strip is printed directly to the note. Notably, true windowed security strips are only on one side of the note.