in 2024 marks the 40th anniversary of China's polar scientific expeditions. Over the past 40 years, China has launched five stations and two research vessels for Antarctic research. In 1983, when China joined the Antarctic Treaty, it became part of the international governance of Antarctica. in 1985 in October, China became a consultative party to the Antarctic Treaty and received decision-making status in international polar affairs. China currently has four Antarctic research stations in four different locations. The main station named "Great Wall" is located on King George Island, Zhongshan Station in the Larsemann Hills, Kunlun Station and Taishan Station in the Antarctic Inland Region, and Qinling Station in the Ross Sea area. The region where the Great Wall station is located is suitable for subantarctic ecological monitoring and research. Zhongshan Station is an ideal location to observe and study the evolution of the Antarctic ice sheet and the interaction between the ice shelf and the ocean. It is also an excellent location for research in aerophysics, geology, geophysics and other disciplines.

 

The 100 yuan gold coin is designed by graphic designer He Chun. The obverse features a scene of a family of penguins, with the polar research vessel Snow Dragon on the left and the polar research vessel Snow Dragon on the right. In addition, the background shows a partial outline of the Antarctic map and the locations of China's five Antarctic research stations. A polar fixed-wing aircraft is depicted in the air above the Snow Dragon. The inscription 中 国 极 地 科 学 考 察 40 周 年 (40th anniversary of China's first polar expedition) is along the top edge above the main design. Above the Snow Dragon on the right is the 100元 (yuan) denomination.

 

The coat of arms of the People's Republic of China is depicted on the reverse of the gold and silver coins. The name of the country is above the emblem in Chinese characters 中华人民共和国 (People's Republic of China) and the year 2024. year of release as shown below.

 

The coin belongs to a set of 2 coins (pictured), so it is recommended to buy them together; total price of the set - 1360 EUR. To purchase both coins at once, please contact the sources indicated in the contacts. Coins are also sold separately.