2009 USGS South Pole Marker Pin or Zipperpull

Antarctic Connection Exclusive!

Manufactured in limited quantities they have become collector’s items.

These intricate representations can go just about anywhere you go. Same design as the original USGS South Pole marker- only in miniature.

The geographic South Pole sits at 9300 feet (2835m) above sea level. Because the actual South Pole is covered by roughly 9000 feet (2700m) of moving glacial ice the surface mark actually moves approximately 30 feet (10m) annually. Each January 1st the position of 90 degrees south is re-determined and a new unique survey marker is erected.

Both pin and zipperpull are 1 1/8 inch in diameter.

• Pewter pin has rear clasp.
• Pewter zipperpull has clasp to hang from any loop.