Title:
2008 AU Proof Coin Set - International Year of Planet Earth
Description:
The theme of ’Planet Earth in our hands’ is close to the hearts of Australians and has considerable impact on our economy, environmental and social health and well-being, making the ’International Year of Planet Earth’ a fitting choice for the 2008 Year Set. The $1. coin in this set depicts the powerful impact.of climate change on all forms of life. The proof quality coins are struck from highly polished dies, resulting in exceptional sharpness of detail and a brilliant, mirror-like surface.
The ’International Year of Planet Earth’ in 2008 is the biggest ever international effort to promote the Eorth Sciences, Its theme, ’Earth sciences for society’ reflects the United Nations’ desire to encourage responsible stewardship of our planet. The Year will see the funding of research and outreach activities designed to benefit all living beings on the surface of the Earth.
The work of geoscientists has revealed how our planet works’ and, by conveying this science in an approachable way, the Year will highlight the importance of our responsibility for our planet. Among the subjects explored will be water, hazards of the Earth, Earth and health, climate change, sustainable use of resources, building safer cities, deep Earth, oceans, soil and the origins of biological diversity.
The ’International Year of Planet Earth’ in 2008 is the biggest ever international effort to promote the Eorth Sciences, Its theme, ’Earth sciences for society’ reflects the United Nations’ desire to encourage responsible stewardship of our planet. The Year will see the funding of research and outreach activities designed to benefit all living beings on the surface of the Earth.
The work of geoscientists has revealed how our planet works’ and, by conveying this science in an approachable way, the Year will highlight the importance of our responsibility for our planet. Among the subjects explored will be water, hazards of the Earth, Earth and health, climate change, sustainable use of resources, building safer cities, deep Earth, oceans, soil and the origins of biological diversity.
Country:
Australia
Year:
2008
Denomination:
$0.00
Designers:
Ian Rank-Broadley
Stuart Devlin
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Date Added:
2018-06-08 16:55:05
Date Added:
2018-06-08 16:55:05
