10 Zlotys Mikołaj Kopernik, small type
| Copper-nickel | 9.5 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Poland |
|---|---|
| Period | Polish People's Republic (1952-1989) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1967-1969 |
| Value | 10 Zlotys (10 Złotych) (10 PLZ) |
| Currency | Third Zloty (1949-1994) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 9.5 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1978 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#4117 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Copernicus
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MIKOŁAJ KOPERNIK
JG
Designer: Józef Gosławski
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Date of issue 01-04-1967Interesting fact
The 10 Zlotys coin featuring Mikołaj Kopernik, small type, issued from 1967 to 1969, was the first coin in Poland to feature a historical figure. This was a significant departure from the previous coins that had featured only symbols or abstract designs. The inclusion of Kopernik's image on the coin was a nod to his contributions to science and his status as a Polish national hero.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 MW | 2128000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1968 MW | 9389000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1969 MW | 8612000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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, small type) 1967-1969 coin.
