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Started by Deeman, March 06, 2023, 02:41:22 PM

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Pobjoy Mint have announced the issue of a £2 coin to commemorate 65 years since the first land crossing of Antarctica.

In 1958 Vivian Fuchs made history when he successfully completed the first crossing of the Antarctic via the South Pole. Planning for the expedition began in 1953, and envisioned the use of Sno-Cat tractors to cross the continent in 100 days, starting at Weddell Sea, ending at Ross Sea, and crossing the South Pole. He was knighted on his return to the UK.