Medal · United Kingdom
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Sold median$4,265
8 sales · typically $861 – $7,054
All classes, authentic single pieces, US dollars with buyer's premium; recent = dated sales of the last 10 years. Updated 3 Nov 2026.
The Polar Medal is a medal awarded by the Sovereign of the United Kingdom to individuals who have outstanding achievements in the field of polar research, and particularly for those who have worked over extended periods in harsh climates. It was instituted in 1857 as the Arctic Medal, and renamed the Polar Medal in 1904.
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Sold: realised prices with buyer's premium, median and middle 50%. Buy now: asking prices, kept separate.
All examples
| Class | Sold median | Typical range | Sales | Buy now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All examples | $4,265 | $861 – $7,054 | 8last 21 Sept 2025 | None listed |
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Invaluablesold
A$1,200
approximately ≈ $791
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $989 paid

Invaluablesold
£4,200
approximately ≈ $6,696
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $8,370 paid

Invaluablesold
£900
approximately ≈ $1,372
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $1,715 paid

Invaluablesold
£3,400
approximately ≈ $5,451
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $6,814 paid

Invaluablesold
£3,500
approximately ≈ $5,606
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $7,008 paid

Invaluablesold
£150
approximately ≈ $234
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $293 paid

£3,643
approximately ≈ $5,754
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $7,193 paid

eMedals
$475