This 2020 60th Anniversary of the Antarctic Treaty £2 has been released on Behalf of British Antarctic Territory and marks the 60th Anniversary of the entry into force of the Antarctic Treaty – recognised as one of the most successful international agreements, setting an example of peaceful cooperation.
There are very few places on this planet where there has never been war, where the environment is fully protected and where priority has been given to scientific research. Antarctica is one such place, a whole continent that the Treaty Parties have designated as a “natural reserve, devoted to peace and science”. Originally signed on 1st December 1959 in Washington by the twelve nations that were active in Antarctic science at the time, the Treaty came into force on 23rd June 1961.
This coin is available as a Bi-metal £2 coin limited to 2750 and a Proof Fine Silver with Goldclad coin limited to just 275!
