Commemorative coins of Poland: 2000
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Poland has a rich selection of Gold
and Silver
commemorative coins.In the year 2000 coins were launched in the series: "Animals of the World", "Castles and palaces of Poland", "Polish kings and princes" and various occasional coins.
Gold
Gold is a chemical element with the symbol Au and an atomic number of 79. Gold is a dense, soft, shiny, malleable and ductile metal. Pure gold has a bright yellow color and luster traditionally considered attractive, which it maintains without oxidizing in air or water. Chemically, gold is a...
and Silver
Silver
Silver is a metallic chemical element with the chemical symbol Ag and atomic number 47. A soft, white, lustrous transition metal, it has the highest electrical conductivity of any element and the highest thermal conductivity of any metal...
commemorative coins.In the year 2000 coins were launched in the series: "Animals of the World", "Castles and palaces of Poland", "Polish kings and princes" and various occasional coins.
| The Year 2000 - the turn of millennium Millennium A millennium is a period of time equal to one thousand years —from the Latin phrase , thousand, and , year—often but not necessarily related numerically to a particular dating system.... s |
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| Coin designer: Ewa Tyc-Karpińska | Mint: Mennica Polska S.A. Polish Mint The Polish Mint is a private company which is the only body permitted to manufacture coins and banknotes in Poland. It is located in Warsaw... |
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| Value: zł 200 | Alloy: outer ring: 900/1000 Au inner ring: 925/1000 Ag core: 900/1000 Au |
Quantity: 6,000 pcs | Quality: Proof |
| Issued: 16 February 2000 | Diameter: 27 mm (1.06 in) | Weight: 13.6 g (0.479725884629523 oz; 0.437250150521757 ozt) | Market value: 1.200 zł |
Obverse: In the centre, a stylized image of the globe and orbits. Below, the date of issue: 2000. Above, on the left side, an image of the Eagle as the State Emblem of the Republic of Poland. On the rim the legend: RZECZPOSPOLITA POLSKA 200 ZL. Under the left talon of the Eagle, the Mint mark: m/w. Reverse: A stylized combination of fragments of: figures in the binary notation, printed circuit Printed circuit Printed circuit may refer to:* Printed circuit board* Printed Circuit Corporation, an electronics manufacturer... , DNA DNA Deoxyribonucleic acid is a nucleic acid that contains the genetic instructions used in the development and functioning of all known living organisms . The DNA segments that carry this genetic information are called genes, but other DNA sequences have structural purposes, or are involved in... molecule, and elementary particles. In the inner ring, an inscription: ROK 2000 (year 2000). |
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| The Great Jubilee of the Year 2000 Great Jubilee The Great Jubilee in 2000 was a major event in the Roman Catholic Church, held from December 24, 1999 to January 6, 2001. Like other previous Jubilee years, it was a celebration of the mercy of God and forgiveness of sins... |
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| Coin designer: Ewa Olszewska-Borys | Mint: Mennica Polska S.A. Polish Mint The Polish Mint is a private company which is the only body permitted to manufacture coins and banknotes in Poland. It is located in Warsaw... |
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| Value: zł 10 | Alloy: Ag 925/1000 (Silver) | Quantity: 60,000 pcs | Quality: Proof |
| Issued: 8 March 2000 | Diameter: 32 mm (1.26 in) | Weight: 14.14 g (0.498773824166283 oz; 0.45461155355718 ozt) | Market value: 100 zł |
Obverse: In the center, an image of the Eagle as the State Emblem of the Republic of Poland against the background of a stylized rosette. Below, an inscription: 10 ZŁ. On the rim, the legend: RZECZPOSPOLITA POLSKA 2000. Under the left talon of the Eagle, the Mint mark: m/w. Reverse: Against the background of a cross, in the central part, joint Greek letters: X (chi) and P (rho) - the Christ's monogram, and A (alfa) and ω (omega) - an early Christian symbol of Jesus Christ. Between the cross's arms, symbols of Evangelists: a man and an inscription: Św. Mateusz (St. Matthew), a lion and an inscription: Św. Marek (St. Mark), a bull and an inscription: Św. Łukasz (St. Luke), and an eagle and an inscription: Św. Jan (St. John John the Evangelist Saint John the Evangelist is the conventional name for the author of the Gospel of John... ). In the rim, an inscription: WIELKI JUBILEUSZ ROKU 2000 (the Great Jubilee of the Year 2000). On the side an inscription: WIELKI JUBILEUSZ ROKU 2000 twice repeated, separated with stars (the Great Jubilee of the Year 2000). |
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| The 1000th anniversary of the convention in Gniezno Congress of Gniezno The Congress of Gniezno was an amical meeting between the Polish duke Bolesław I Chrobry and Emperor Otto III, which took place at Gniezno on March 11, 1000... (gold 200 zł) |
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| Coin designer: Robert Kotowicz | Mint: Mennica Polska S.A. Polish Mint The Polish Mint is a private company which is the only body permitted to manufacture coins and banknotes in Poland. It is located in Warsaw... |
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| Value: zł 200 | Alloy: Au 900/1000 (Gold) | Quantity: 1,250 pcs | Quality: Proof |
| Issued: 8 March 2000 | Diameter: 27 mm (1.06 in) | Weight: 15.5 g (0.546746412629235 oz; 0.498336568609355 ozt) | Market value: 17,000 zł |
Obverse: On the right, in a stylized oval, an image of the Eagle as the State Emblem of the Republic of Poland, and the year of issue: 2000. On the left, a stylized image of the obverse of Boleslaw Chrobry's coin (denar). A semicircular inscription above: RZECZPOSPOLITA. Below, an inscription: 200 ZŁ. At the bottom, a semicircular inscription: POLSKA. Under the left talon of the Eagle, the Mint mark: m/w. Reverse: Stylized images of sitting both Boleslaw Chrobry and Otto III. At the background, an ornament and elements of the Roman architecture Roman architecture Ancient Roman architecture adopted certain aspects of Ancient Greek architecture, creating a new architectural style. The Romans were indebted to their Etruscan neighbors and forefathers who supplied them with a wealth of knowledge essential for future architectural solutions, such as hydraulics... . Above, a semicircular inscription: 1000-LECIE (1000th anniversary). At the bottom, a stylized lion on a runner. In the rim, an inscription: ZJAZDU W GNIEŹNIE (of the congress in Gniezno Congress of Gniezno The Congress of Gniezno was an amical meeting between the Polish duke Bolesław I Chrobry and Emperor Otto III, which took place at Gniezno on March 11, 1000... ). |
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| The 1000th anniversary of the convention in Gniezno Congress of Gniezno The Congress of Gniezno was an amical meeting between the Polish duke Bolesław I Chrobry and Emperor Otto III, which took place at Gniezno on March 11, 1000... (gold 100 zł) |
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| Coin designer: Robert Kotowicz | Mint: Mennica Polska S.A. Polish Mint The Polish Mint is a private company which is the only body permitted to manufacture coins and banknotes in Poland. It is located in Warsaw... |
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| Value: zł 100 | Alloy: Au 900/1000 (Gold) | Quantity: 2,200 pcs | Quality: Proof |
| Issued: 8 March 2000 | Diameter: 21 mm (0.826771653543307 in) | Weight: 8 g (0.282191696840896 oz; 0.257205970895151 ozt) | Market value: 3,300 zł |
Obverse: On the right, in a stylized oval, an image of the Eagle as the State Emblem of the Republic of Poland, and the year of issue: 2000. On the left, a stylized image of the obverse of Boleslaw Chrobry's coin (denar). A semicircular inscription above: RZECZPOSPOLITA. Below, an inscription: 100 ZŁ. At the bottom, a semicircular inscription: POLSKA. Under the left talon of the Eagle, the Mint mark: m/w. Reverse: Stylized images of sitting both Boleslaw Chrobry and Otto III. At the background, an ornament and elements of the Roman architecture. Above, a semicircular inscription: 1000-LECIE (1000th anniversary). At the bottom, a stylized lion on a runner. In the rim, an inscription: ZJAZDU W GNIEŹNIE (of the congress in Gniezno Congress of Gniezno The Congress of Gniezno was an amical meeting between the Polish duke Bolesław I Chrobry and Emperor Otto III, which took place at Gniezno on March 11, 1000... ). |
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| The 1000th anniversary of the convention in Gniezno Congress of Gniezno The Congress of Gniezno was an amical meeting between the Polish duke Bolesław I Chrobry and Emperor Otto III, which took place at Gniezno on March 11, 1000... (silver) |
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| Coin designer: Robert Kotowicz | Mint: Mennica Polska S.A. Polish Mint The Polish Mint is a private company which is the only body permitted to manufacture coins and banknotes in Poland. It is located in Warsaw... |
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| Value: zł 10 | Alloy: ring: 925/1000 Ag core: 925/1000 Ag oxidized |
Quantity: 32,000 pcs | Quality: Proof |
| Issued: 8 March 2000 | Diameter: 32 mm (1.26 in) | Weight: 14.14 g (0.498773824166283 oz; 0.45461155355718 ozt) | Market value: 350 zł |
Obverse: On the right, in a stylized oval, an image of the Eagle as the State Emblem of the Republic of Poland, and the year of issue: 2000. On the left, a stylized image of the obverse of Boleslaw Chrobry's coin (denar). A semicircular inscription above: RZECZPOSPOLITA. Below, an inscription: 10 ZŁ. At the bottom, a semicircular inscription: POLSKA. Under the left talon of the Eagle, the Mint mark: m/w. Reverse: Stylized images of sitting both Boleslaw Chrobry and Otto III. At the background, an ornament and elements of the Roman architecture Roman architecture Ancient Roman architecture adopted certain aspects of Ancient Greek architecture, creating a new architectural style. The Romans were indebted to their Etruscan neighbors and forefathers who supplied them with a wealth of knowledge essential for future architectural solutions, such as hydraulics... . Above, a semicircular inscription: 1000-LECIE (1000th anniversary). At the bottom, a stylized lion on a runner. In the rim, an inscription: ZJAZDU W GNIEŹNIE (of the congress in Gniezno Congress of Gniezno The Congress of Gniezno was an amical meeting between the Polish duke Bolesław I Chrobry and Emperor Otto III, which took place at Gniezno on March 11, 1000... ). |
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| The Animals of the World: Hoopoe Hoopoe The Hoopoe is a colourful bird that is found across Afro-Eurasia, notable for its distinctive 'crown' of feathers. It is the only extant species in the family Upupidae. One insular species, the Giant Hoopoe of Saint Helena, is extinct, and the Madagascar subspecies of the Hoopoe is sometimes... |
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| Obverse designer: Ewa Tyc-Karpińska, Reverse designer: Roussanka Nowakowska |
Mint: Mennica Polska S.A. Polish Mint The Polish Mint is a private company which is the only body permitted to manufacture coins and banknotes in Poland. It is located in Warsaw... |
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| Value: zł 20 | Alloy: Ag 925/1000 (Silver) | Quantity: 24,000 pcs | Quality: Proof |
| Issued: 5 April 2000 | Diameter: 38.61 mm (1.52 in) | Weight: 28.28 g (0.997547648332566 oz; 0.909223107114359 ozt) | Market value: 900 zł |
Obverse: An image of the Eagle as the State Emblem of the Republic of Poland. Under the Eagle, the year of issue: 2000. Below, an inscription: ZŁ 20 ZŁ. On both sides of the Eagle's talons, an image of the State flag. Above, a semicircular inscription: RZECZPOSPOLITA POLSKA. Under the left talon of the Eagle, the Mint mark: m/w. Reverse: An image of a hoopoe sitting on a willow. At the background: a willow Willow Willows, sallows, and osiers form the genus Salix, around 400 species of deciduous trees and shrubs, found primarily on moist soils in cold and temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere... , a fence Fence A fence is a freestanding structure designed to restrict or prevent movement across a boundary. It is generally distinguished from a wall by the lightness of its construction: a wall is usually restricted to such barriers made from solid brick or concrete, blocking vision as well as passage .Fences... and a cottage Cottage __toc__In modern usage, a cottage is usually a modest, often cozy dwelling, typically in a rural or semi-rural location. However there are cottage-style dwellings in cities, and in places such as Canada the term exists with no connotations of size at all... . Above on the right, a semicircular inscription: Dudek - Upupa epops. |
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| Castles and Palaces of Poland: Palace in Wilanów Wilanów Palace Wilanów Palace is a royal palace located in the Wilanów district, Warsaw. Wilanów Palace survived the time of Poland's partitions and both World Wars and has preserved its authentic historical qualities, also is one of the most important monuments of Polish culture.The palace and park in Wilanów... |
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| Obverse designer: Ewa Tyc-Karpińska, Reverse designer: Andrzej Nowakowski |
Mint: Mennica Polska S.A. Polish Mint The Polish Mint is a private company which is the only body permitted to manufacture coins and banknotes in Poland. It is located in Warsaw... |
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| Value: zł 20 | Alloy: Ag 925/1000 (Silver) | Quantity: 24,000 pcs | Quality: Proof |
| Issued: 17 May 2000 | Diameter: 38.61 mm (1.52 in) | Weight: 28.28 g (0.997547648332566 oz; 0.909223107114359 ozt) | Market value: 300 zł |
Obverse: An image of the Eagle as the State Emblem of the Republic of Poland, surrounded by a circle of fleur-de-lis Fleur-de-lis The fleur-de-lis or fleur-de-lys is a stylized lily or iris that is used as a decorative design or symbol. It may be "at one and the same time, political, dynastic, artistic, emblematic, and symbolic", especially in heraldry... es. On both sides of the Eagle the year of issue: 20-00. On the rim, the legend: RZECZPOSPOLITA POLSKA ZŁ 20 ZŁ. Under the left talon of the Eagle, the Mint mark: m/w. Reverse: An image of the west elevation of the Wilanów palace. Below an eagle having Jan III Sobieski's coat of arms on its breast. On the left side a fragment of the gate to the palace with the figure of Polish Mars (Mars Sarmacki). A semicircular inscription above: PAŁAC W WILANOWIE (Palace in Wilanów). |
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| Wrocław millennium (gold) | |||
| Coin designer: Roussanka Nowakowska | Mint: Mennica Polska S.A. Polish Mint The Polish Mint is a private company which is the only body permitted to manufacture coins and banknotes in Poland. It is located in Warsaw... |
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| Value: zł 200 | Alloy: Au 900/1000 (Gold) | Quantity: 2,000 pcs | Quality: Proof |
| Issued: 7 June 2000 | Diameter: 27 mm (1.06 in) | Weight: 15.5 g (0.546746412629235 oz; 0.498336568609355 ozt) | Market value: 5.000 zł |
Obverse: An image of the Eagle as the State Emblem of the Republic of Poland. Next to the right talon of the eagle the notation specifying year of issue: 2000. Around the eagle and notation specifying the year of mintage, irregular ornament of beads. Below a semi circular inscription 200 ZŁOTYCH. Above a semicircular inscription: RZECZPOSPOLITA POLSKA, separated by stars, surrounded by an irregular ornament of beads. Under the left talon of the Eagle the Mint mark: m/w. Reverse: A stylised image of Saint John the Baptist John the Baptist John the Baptist was an itinerant preacher and a major religious figure mentioned in the Canonical gospels. He is described in the Gospel of Luke as a relative of Jesus, who led a movement of baptism at the Jordan River... with Wrocław coat of arms. Around the image an irregular ornament of beads and an inscription: TYSIĄCLECIE WROCŁAWIA (WROCŁAW MILLENNIUM) separated by stars. In a semicircle an irregular ornament of beads. |
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| Wrocław millennium (silver) | |||
| Coin designer: Roussanka Nowakowska | Mint: Mennica Polska S.A. Polish Mint The Polish Mint is a private company which is the only body permitted to manufacture coins and banknotes in Poland. It is located in Warsaw... |
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| Value: zł 10 | Alloy: Ag 925/1000 (Silver) | Quantity: 32,000 pcs | Quality: Proof |
| Issued: 7 June 2000 | Diameter: 32 mm (1.26 in) | Weight: 14.14 g (0.498773824166283 oz; 0.45461155355718 ozt) | Market value: 180 zł |
Obverse: On the background of a stylised image of the Town Hall in Wrocław an image of the Eagle as the State Emblem of the Republic of Poland. Over the eagle on the right side the notation specifying the year of mintage: 2000. On the left side of the eagle inscription: 10 and semicircular inscription ZŁOTYCH. Over it a semicircular description: RZECZPOSPOLITA POLSKA. Under the left talon of the Eagle the Mint mark: m/w. Reverse: Image of Wrocław coat of arms introduced into a composition of a fragment of a portal. Under it a semicircular description: TYSIĄCLECIE WROCŁAWIA (Wrocław Millennium) |
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| The 20th Anniversary of forming the Solidarity Trade Union (gold) | |||
| Coin designer: Robert Kotowicz | Mint: Mennica Polska S.A. Polish Mint The Polish Mint is a private company which is the only body permitted to manufacture coins and banknotes in Poland. It is located in Warsaw... |
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| Value: zł 200 | Alloy: Au 900/1000 (Gold) | Quantity: 2,500 pcs | Quality: Proof |
| Issued: 23 August 2000 | Diameter: 32 mm (1.26 in) | Weight: 23.32 g (0.822588796291211 oz; 0.749755405159365 ozt) | Market value: 8.500zł |
Obverse: An image of the Eagle as the State Emblem of the Republic of Poland, on both sides of the Eagle the year of issue: 20-00. Under the Eagle an inscription: ZŁ 200 ZŁ, on the rim a semicircular description: RZECZPOSPOLITA POLSKA. Under the left talon of the Eagle, the Mint mark: m/w. Reverse: On the right side images of two children, on the left side inscription SOLIDARNOŚĆ, made in red and white enamel and inscription 1980-2000. In the background an image of a fragment of the globe with stylised geographical grid and a fragment of the outline of Europe |
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| The 20th Anniversary of forming the Solidarity Trade Union (silver) | |||
| Obverse designer: Ewa Tyc-Karpińska, Reverse designer: Robert Kotowicz |
Mint: Mennica Polska S.A. Polish Mint The Polish Mint is a private company which is the only body permitted to manufacture coins and banknotes in Poland. It is located in Warsaw... |
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| Value: zł 10 | Alloy: Ag 900/1000 (Silver) | Quantity: 40,000 pcs | Quality: Proof |
| Issued: 23 August 2000 | Diameter: 32 mm (1.26 in) | Weight: 14.14 g (0.498773824166283 oz; 0.45461155355718 ozt) | Market value: 200 zł |
Obverse: An image of the Eagle as the State Emblem of the Republic of Poland, on both sides of the Eagle the year of issue: 20-00, under the Eagle a description: ZŁ 10 ZŁ, on the rim a semicircular description: RZECZPOSPOLITA POLSKA, preceded and followed by five beads. Under the left talon of the Eagle, the Mint mark: m/w. Reverse: On the right side images of two children, on the left Polish flag, made in red and white enamel and inscription SOLIDARNOŚĆ / 1980-2000. In the background an image of a fragment of the globe with stylised geographical grid and a fragment of the outline of Europe. |
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| Polish Kings and Princes: Queen Jadwiga Jadwiga of Poland Jadwiga was monarch of Poland from 1384 to her death. Her official title was 'king' rather than 'queen', reflecting that she was a sovereign in her own right and not merely a royal consort. She was a member of the Capetian House of Anjou, the daughter of King Louis I of Hungary and Elizabeth of... (1384–1399) |
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| Obverse designer: Ewa Tyc-Karpińska, Reverse designer: Stanisława Wątróbska-Frindt |
Mint: Mennica Polska S.A. Polish Mint The Polish Mint is a private company which is the only body permitted to manufacture coins and banknotes in Poland. It is located in Warsaw... |
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| Value: zł 100 | Alloy: Au 900/1000 (Gold) | Quantity: 2,000 pcs | Quality: Proof |
| Issued: 6 September 2000 | Diameter: 21 mm (0.826771653543307 in) | Weight: 8 g (0.282191696840896 oz; 0.257205970895151 ozt) | Market value: 3.800zł |
Obverse: Image of the Eagle as the State Emblem of the Republic of Poland, on its sides the notation specifying the year of mintage: 20-00, under the Eagle description: ZŁ 100 ZŁ, in the rim an inscription: RZECZPOSPOLITA POLSKA. Under the left talon of the Eagle the Mint mark: m/w. Reverse: A bust of the Queen Jadwiga based on the drawing by Jan Matejko Jan Matejko Jan Matejko was a Polish painter known for paintings of notable historical Polish political and military events. His most famous works include oil on canvas paintings like Battle of Grunwald, paintings of numerous other battles and court scenes, and a gallery of Polish kings... , above a semicircular inscription JADWIGA 1384-1399. |
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| Polish Kings and Princes: Jan II Kazimierz(1648–1668) | |||
| Coin designer: Ewa Tyc-Karpińska | Mint: Mennica Polska S.A. Polish Mint The Polish Mint is a private company which is the only body permitted to manufacture coins and banknotes in Poland. It is located in Warsaw... |
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| Value: zł 100 | Alloy: Au 900/1000 (Gold) | Quantity: 2,000 pcs | Quality: Proof |
| Issued: 27 September 2000 | Diameter: 21 mm (0.826771653543307 in) | Weight: 8 g (0.282191696840896 oz; 0.257205970895151 ozt) | Market value: 3.500zł |
Obverse: Image of the Eagle as the State Emblem of the Republic of Poland, on its sides the notation specifying the year of mintage: 20-00, under the eagle description: ZŁ 100 ZŁ, on the rim an inscription: RZECZPOSPOLITA POLSKA. Under the left talon of the Eagle the Mint mark: m/w. Reverse: Bust of the King Jan II Kazimierz. On the left side a diagonal inscription Jan II Kazimierz / 1648-1668. |
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| Polish kings and princes: Jan II Kazimierz (bust) | |||
| Coin designer: Ewa Tyc-Karpińska | Mint: Mennica Polska S.A. Polish Mint The Polish Mint is a private company which is the only body permitted to manufacture coins and banknotes in Poland. It is located in Warsaw... |
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| Value: zł 10 | Alloy: Ag 925/1000 (Silver) | Quantity: 20,000 pcs | Quality: Proof |
| Issued: 27 September 2000 | Diameter: 32 mm (1.26 in) | Weight: 14.14 g (0.498773824166283 oz; 0.45461155355718 ozt) | Market value: 300 zł |
Obverse: Image of the Eagle as the State Emblem of the Republic of Poland, on its sides the notation specifying the year of mintage: 20-00, under the Eagle description: ZŁ 10 ZŁ, on the rim an inscription: RZECZPOSPOLITA POLSKA, preceded and followed by five beads. Under the left talon of the Eagle the Mint mark: m/w. Reverse: Bust of the King Jan II Kazimierz. On the left side a semicircular inscription Jan II Kazimierz 1648-1668. |
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| Polish kings and princes: Jan II Kazimierz (torso) | |||
| Coin designer: Ewa Tyc-Karpińska | Mint: Mennica Polska S.A. Polish Mint The Polish Mint is a private company which is the only body permitted to manufacture coins and banknotes in Poland. It is located in Warsaw... |
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| Value: zł 10 | Alloy: Ag 925/1000 (Silver) | Quantity: 14,000 pcs | Quality: Proof |
| Issued: 27 September 2000 | Diameter: 32 mm (1.26 in) | Weight: 14.14 g (0.498773824166283 oz; 0.45461155355718 ozt) | Market value: 550 zł |
Obverse: Image of the Eagle as the State Emblem of the Republic of Poland, on its sides the notation specifying the year of mintage: 20-00, under the Eagle description: ZŁ 10 ZŁ, on the rim an inscription: RZECZPOSPOLITA POLSKA, preceded and followed by five beads. Under the left talon of the Eagle the Mint mark: m/w. Reverse: Half figure of the King Jan II Kazimierz. On the sides of the image dates: 1648, 1668. Below a semicircular inscription: Jan II Kazimierz. |
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| Polish Museum in Rapperswil Polish Museum, Rapperswil The Polish Museum, Rapperswil, was founded in Rapperswil, Switzerland, on October 23, 1870, by Polish Count Władysław Broel-Plater, at the urging of Agaton Giller, as "a refuge for [Poland's] historic memorabilia dishonored and plundered in the [occupied Polish] homeland" and for the promotion of... - 130th Anniversary of Foundation |
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| Coin designer: Ewa Olszewska-Borys | Mint: Mennica Polska S.A. Polish Mint The Polish Mint is a private company which is the only body permitted to manufacture coins and banknotes in Poland. It is located in Warsaw... |
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| Value: zł 10 | Alloy: Ag 925/1000 (Silver) | Quantity: 25,000 pcs | Quality: Proof |
| Issued: 18 October 2000 | Diameter: 32 mm (1.26 in) | Weight: 14.14 g (0.498773824166283 oz; 0.45461155355718 ozt) | Market value: 130 zł |
Obverse: Image of the Eagle as the State Emblem of the Republic of Poland, under the Eagle description: ZŁ 10 ZŁ. On the left side a stylised image of a fragment of Rapperswil Castle, on the right side a stylised image of a fragment of the Royal Castle in Warsaw. Above an inscription: RZECZPOSPOLITA / POLSKA / ROK 2000 (Year 2000). Under the left talon of the Eagle the Mint mark: m/w. Reverse: A stylised image of a fragment of Bar Column: a fragment of shaft, capital, sphere and eagle. On the left side inscription: MAGNA / RES / LIBERTAS and semicircular inscription: MUZEUM POLSKIE (Polish Museum). On the right side inscription: 1870 / 2000 and semicircular inscription: W RAPPERSWILU (in Rapperswil). |
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| 30th Anniversary of the December Events in 1970 Polish 1970 protests The Polish 1970 protests were protests that occurred in northern Poland in December 1970. The protests were sparked by a sudden increase of prices of food and other everyday items... |
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| Coin designer: Ewa Tyc-Karpińska | Mint: Mennica Polska S.A. Polish Mint The Polish Mint is a private company which is the only body permitted to manufacture coins and banknotes in Poland. It is located in Warsaw... |
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| Value: zł 10 | Alloy: Ag 925/1000 oxidized (Oxidized Silver) | Quantity: 37,000 pcs | Quality: Proof |
| Issued: 16 November 2000 | Diameter: 32 mm (1.26 in) | Weight: 14.14 g (0.498773824166283 oz; 0.45461155355718 ozt) | Market value: 120 zł |
Obverse: On the left side an image of the Eagle as the State Emblem of the Republic of Poland. Centrally, uneven pavement with a stylised image of the emblem of the Republic of Poland on it. Below an inscription: 10 zł. Beneath, a semicircular description: Rzeczpospolita Polska, below the year of emission: 2000. Under the left talon of the Eagle, the Mint mark: m/w. Reverse: Centrally, pavement with stylised figures of people on it. Above, an inscription: 30. rocznica / ' 70 (30th Anniversary / of December ' 70). On the side an inscription: GDAŃSK Gdansk Gdańsk is a Polish city on the Baltic coast, at the centre of the country's fourth-largest metropolitan area.The city lies on the southern edge of Gdańsk Bay , in a conurbation with the city of Gdynia, spa town of Sopot, and suburban communities, which together form a metropolitan area called the... GDYNIA Gdynia Gdynia is a city in the Pomeranian Voivodeship of Poland and an important seaport of Gdańsk Bay on the south coast of the Baltic Sea.Located in Kashubia in Eastern Pomerania, Gdynia is part of a conurbation with the spa town of Sopot, the city of Gdańsk and suburban communities, which together... SZCZECIN Szczecin Szczecin , is the capital city of the West Pomeranian Voivodeship in Poland. It is the country's seventh-largest city and the largest seaport in Poland on the Baltic Sea. As of June 2009 the population was 406,427.... ELBLĄG Elblag Elbląg is a city in northern Poland with 127,892 inhabitants . It is the capital of Elbląg County and has been assigned to the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship since 1999. Before then it was the capital of Elbląg Voivodeship and a county seat in Gdańsk Voivodeship... SŁUPSK separated with asterisks. |
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