Cruzen Island $10 2011 Nickel-Bronze

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Cruzen Island (74°47′S 140°42′W) is a rocky, but mostly snow-covered island about 50 miles north-northeast of the mouth of Land Glacier off the coast of Marie Byrd Land. It was discovered in 1940 on aerial flights from West Base of the US Antarctic Service (USAS), and named for Cdr. Richard Cruzen, USN, commanding officer of the USS Bear and second in command of the expedition. This island is claimed by Westarctica. This coin represents an albatross, an species in the island.

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Year 2,011
Material Nickel-Bronze
Condition UNC
Denomination $10
Mintage 30

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