10 Groszy 1949 front 10 Groszy 1949 back
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10 Groszy

1949 year
Aluminium 0.7 g 17.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Poland
Period
Republic of Poland (1944-1952)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1949
Value
10 Groszys (10 Groszy) (0.10&nbspPLZ)
Currency
Third Zloty (1949-1994)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
0.7 g
Diameter
17.6 mm
Thickness
1.25 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1 January 1995
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#8713
Rarity index
7%

Reverse

Wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
10
GROSZY

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 10 Groszy 1949 coin was the first coin to be issued by the Polish People's Republic after World War II. It was designed by sculptor and medallist, Józef Aumiller, and features an image of a stylized eagle on the obverse side, while the reverse side bears the denomination and the year of issue. The coin was minted in aluminum, which was a common material used for coinage during that time due to its low cost and durability. Despite its humble beginnings, the 10 Groszy 1949 coin has become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1949  31046685 - - - - - -

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