Pobjoy Mint has released a beautiful coin on behalf of the British
Antarctic Territory featuring the hourglass dolphin, continuing the
series of coins showing the animals that live in or visit this frozen
territory.
First described in 1824 during a French expedition to the Antarctic, the dolphin with Latin name cruciger,
meaning “cross-bearing,” is more commonly called the hourglass dolphin,
resulting from a different view of its distinctive markings.
This small species of dolphin has a compact body and striking black
and white pattern and is generally found in a circumpolar band around
the Antarctic. Hourglass dolphins can generally be seen in groups of
eight animals or less, but larger schools of around 60 individuals have
been reported. The hourglass dolphin is a keen bow-wave rider and often
approaches boats from a distance at great speed.
The reverse on this 2015 coin shows a pair of hourglass dolphins swimming in Antarctic waters among the icebergs.
Proof, Silver 28.28g of 0.925, 38.8mm in diameter
Comes in its original mint packaging
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Canadian customers must add 5% GST (13-15% HST) where applicable.
Customers within British Columbia must add 7% PST.
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