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100 Euros International Polar Year
2008 year| Gold (.999) | 15.5 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1937-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 100 Euros 100 EUR = USD 110 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 15.5 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#13692 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Irish explorers Ernest Shackleton and Thomas (Tom) Crean, members of the Endurance expedition to Antarctica.
Lettering:
ERNEST SHACKLETON ANTARCTICA TOM CREAN
100 EURO
T.R.
Engraver: T. Ryan
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was designed by Irish artist, Michael Guilfoyle, and features an image of a polar bear on one side and the Map of the Arctic on the other, symbolizing the international collaboration and research that took place during the International Polar Year.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Euros (International Polar Year) 2008 coin.
