10 000 Zlotys (Solidarność; Trial Strike) 1990 front 10 000 Zlotys (Solidarność; Trial Strike) 1990 back
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10 000 Zlotys Solidarność; Trial Strike

1990 year
Nickel 10.8 g 29.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Poland
Period
Third Republic (1989-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1990
Value
10 000 Zlotys (10 000 Złotych) (10 000&nbspPLZ)
Currency
Third Zloty (1949-1994)
Composition
Nickel
Weight
10.8 g
Diameter
29.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#103363
Rarity index
79%

Reverse

Solidarity monument with city view background

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PRÓBA
SOLIDARNOŚĆ
1980 1990

Designer: B. Chmielewski

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Two other variants of the coin in catalog Fischer:
1990 year, nickel, without inscription, weight 10.8g, proof, mint unknown.
1990 year, copper-nickel, weight 10.6 g, regular stamp, mintage 20.

Interesting fact

The Pattern 10 000 Zlotys (Solidarność; Trial Strike) 1990 from Poland is a rare and unique coin, with only 10,000 pieces minted. It was created as a trial strike to test the design and production process for a potential new currency, but it was ultimately never released into circulation. As a result, it has become a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and enthusiasts of Polish history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1990 MW 500 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 000 Zlotys (Solidarność; Trial Strike) 1990 coin.