{"product_id":"sw2-kb2648","title":"2007 Canada $20 International Polar Year Sterling Silver Coin NGC Certified PF69 UHC","description":"2007 Canada $20 International Polar Year Sterling Silver Coin NGC Certified PF69 UHC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy 1882, European exploratory expeditions had been probing the polar regions for centuries. Fronted by individual nations or even individual persons, the outcomes of these discovery treks ranged from dangerous to utterly disastrous, with the bleak and unforgiving polar landscape capable of swallowing even the most accomplished and capable European explorers. The idea of a coordinated, intensive research initiative rose from these many failed attempts. Eleven countries combined forces, aiming their scientific resources at both poles in a race to learn as much as possible in one year: the United Kingdom, United States, Austro-Hungarian Empire, Denmark, France, Germany, Finland, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Russia. They established twelve Arctic and two Antarctic stations, gathering data on meteorology, geomagnetism, atmospheric electricity, and auroral phenomena. It was the first of four International Polar Years, with a fifth planned for the 2030s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo celebrate the 125th anniversary of the first International Polar Year, the Royal Canadian Mint released this beautifully detailed sterling silver coin. Featuring a collage of images that invoke the Canadian Arctic, including a portrait of early Arctic explorer Martin Frobisher, this detailed proof silver coin is an excellent addition to any history-themed collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis coin has been certified by NGC and assigned a grade of PF69 -- almost perfect! Coin may exhibit some toning.","brand":"Colonial Acres Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53427573424417,"sku":"Sept.Week2.P1-KB2648","price":108.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/1744\/7457\/files\/KB2648.jpg?v=1788986614","url":"https:\/\/www.colonialacres.com\/products\/sw2-kb2648","provider":"Colonial Acres Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}