100 Zlotys (Casimir III the Great) 1987 front 100 Zlotys (Casimir III the Great) 1987 back
100 Zlotys (Casimir III the Great) 1987 photo
© Numista

100 Zlotys Casimir III the Great

1987 year
Copper-nickel 10.8 g 29.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Poland
Period
Polish People's Republic (1952-1989)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1987
Value
100 Zlotys (100 Złotych) (100&nbspPLZ)
Currency
Third Zloty (1949-1994)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
10.8 g
Diameter
29.5 mm
Thickness
2.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1 January 1995
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#9823
Rarity index
11%

Reverse

King Kazimierz III half left

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KAZIMIERZ III WIELKI
1333-1370

Designer: Ewa Tyc-Karpińska

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Date of issue 08-12-1987

Interesting fact

The 100 Zlotys coin featuring Casimir III the Great, issued in 1987, was the first circulating commemorative coin in Poland to honor a historical figure. It was a significant departure from the usual practice of featuring political leaders or national symbols on coins, and marked a shift towards recognizing the contributions of important historical figures.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1987 MW 5000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Zlotys (Casimir III the Great) 1987 coin.