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The 10 yuan coin was issued by the People's Bank of China in 2025 as part of the "China National Park" series. The series is dedicated to the preservation of natural ecosystems and rare animal species protected within the country's national parks. The 2025 issue celebrates the unique nature of the Hainan Island Tropical Forest National Park.
Image description
The reverse of the coin depicts the Hainan Island gibbon (Nomascus hainanus), one of the rarest primates on the planet, in its natural habitat of a tropical rainforest. Artists usually depict the animal in a dynamic pose amidst dense vegetation, emphasizing its grace and connection with its habitat. The obverse traditionally features the coat of arms of the PRC and the name of the issuing bank.
Historical context
The Hainan gibbon (海南长臂猿) is considered one of the world's most endangered mammals: according to various estimates, there are only about 30–37 individuals left in the wild, living exclusively in the Hainan Rainforest National Park. This park, officially established in 2021 as one of the first five national parks in the PRC, covers over 4,600 sq. km of primary rainforest and is a key element of China's biodiversity conservation strategy. During the 20th century, the gibbon population declined catastrophically due to deforestation and poaching. Today, thanks to conservation programs, the number is gradually increasing. The minting of the coin was part of a large-scale information campaign to promote environmental awareness.
Numismatic significance
The China National Park series stands out among the collector coins of the PRC with its environmental theme and highly artistic execution. The coins of the series attract the attention of both numismatists and environmentalists and are a symbol of the combination of the cultural and environmental mission of modern China. The 2025 issue with the Hainan gibbon is particularly significant given the critical state of this species and the global attention to the problem of primate conservation.