10 000 Zlotys (John Paul II) 1989 front 10 000 Zlotys (John Paul II) 1989 back
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10 000 Zlotys John Paul II

1989 year
Silver (.999) 31.1 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
Poland
Period
Polish People's Republic (1952-1989)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1989
Value
10 000 Zlotys (10 000 Złotych) (10 000&nbspPLZ)
Currency
Third Zloty (1949-1994)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
31.1 g
Diameter
32 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#103629
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Pope John Paul II

Script: Latin

Lettering:
JAN PAWEŁ II
E

Designer: Ewa Tyc-Karpińska

Edge

Plain

Comment

Coin is also described in the catalog Suchanek position XIX.7

Interesting fact

The 10 000 Zlotys (John Paul II) coin from Poland, made of Silver (.999) and weighing 31.1g, is a non-circulating coin that was issued in 1989 to commemorate the visit of Pope John Paul II to Poland. It's interesting to note that this coin was minted during a time when Poland was still under communist rule, and the image of the Pope on the coin was seen as a symbol of hope and resistance against the oppressive regime.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1989 MW 5000 - - - - - -

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