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10 Zlotys Mikołaj Kopernik, large type
| Copper-nickel | 12.9 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Poland |
|---|---|
| Period | Polish People's Republic (1952-1989) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1959-1965 |
| Value | 10 Zlotys (10 Złotych) (10 PLZ) |
| Currency | Third Zloty (1949-1994) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 12.9 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1978 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#6512 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Portrait of Nicholas Copernicus, in Polish Mikołaj Kopernik (1473-1543), physician and astronomer. He is the author of the theory that the Sun is at the center of the Universe and the earth revolves around it.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MIKOŁAJ KOPERNIK
JG
Designer: Józef Gosławski
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Date of issue 01-07-1959.Interesting fact
The 10 Zlotys coin featuring Mikołaj Kopernik, large type, issued from 1959 to 1965, was the first coin of the Polish People's Republic to feature a historical figure. This was a significant departure from the previous coins that had featured mostly symbols and allegorical figures. The inclusion of Kopernik, a renowned astronomer and mathematician, was a nod to Poland's rich cultural heritage and a sign of the country's growing interest in promoting its historical figures.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 12558855 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1965 MW | 3000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Zlotys (Mikołaj Kopernik, large type) 1959-1965 coin.
