Obverse: depicts a stylized heraldic eagle - Germany’s national symbol, date below. The mintmark “D” represents one of five mints that produce these coins – "A" (Berlin), "D" (Munich), "F" (Stuttgart). , “G” (Karlsruhe) and “J” (Hamburg). A purple polymeric ring surrounds the coin's center. The outer metallic ring features 12 stars of the European Union, country name, and denomination.
Reverse: highlights the effect of the climate on the melting ice glaciers above and below the surface of the ocean in a submarine view. The leopard seal dives into its natural habitat, the ocean. A purple polymer ring surrounds the middle of the coin.
About the coin: “Polar Zone” is the fifth and the last issue of the 5-part series “Climate Zones of the World”. It consists of five different versions that are minted by different mints in Germany. The color of the translucent polymer ring takes inspiration from the typical climate of each zone (red for a hot zone, violet for cold).
