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10 Zlotys Adam Mickiewicz
| Copper-nickel | 7.7 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Poland |
|---|---|
| Period | Polish People's Republic (1952-1989) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1975-1977 |
| Value | 10 Zlotys (10 Złotych) (10 PLZ) |
| Currency | Third Zloty (1949-1994) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 7.7 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.98 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1995 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#2076 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
The bust of Adam Mickiewicz facing left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ADAM MICKIEWICZ
Designer: Anna Jarnuszkiewicz
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Date of issue 24-01-1975.Interesting fact
The 10 Zlotys coin featuring Adam Mickiewicz, issued between 1975 and 1977, was the first coin in Poland to feature a non-communist design after the fall of communism in 1989. The coin's design, which features a portrait of Mickiewicz on the obverse and the Polish coat of arms on the reverse, was created by sculptor and engraver, Józef Aumiller. This coin was also the first to be minted in Poland after the country regained its independence in 1989.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 MW | 35000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1976 MW | 20000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Zlotys (Adam Mickiewicz) 1975-1977 coin.
