2009 2 POUND CENTURY OF THE RACE TO THE SOUTH POLE ( BU )

Celebrate a pivotal moment in exploration history with this 2009 two pound coin marking the centenary of the race to the South Pole. Presented in brilliant uncirculated (BU) condition, this Royal Mint commemorative honours the fierce competition between Roald Amundsen and Robert Falcon Scott during their 1911-1912 Antarctic expeditions. The coin displays pristine striking quality and mirror-like fields characteristic of BU specimens. A key release in the Royal Mint's polar exploration series, it appeals to serious collectors of British commemoratives and Antarctic history enthusiasts. An essential piece for those documenting early 20th-century exploration achievements.