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100 Zlotys Janusz Korczak; Trial Strike
1978 year| Silver (.625) | 16.5 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Poland |
|---|---|
| Period | Polish People's Republic (1952-1989) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1978 |
| Value | 100 Zlotys (100 Złotych) (100 PLZ) |
| Currency | Third Zloty (1949-1994) |
| Composition | Silver (.625) |
| Weight | 16.5 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1995 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#31777 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Bust of JANUSZ KORCZAK (PRÓBA = TRIAL)
born July 22, 1878, died August 5, 1942, real name Henryk Goldszmit, was a Polish physician, pediatrician and writer. Before the Second World War, he was one of the most renowned figures in child pedagogy. He left his name to posterity for having deliberately chosen to be deported to Treblinka with the Jewish children from the Warsaw ghetto he was caring for in an orphanage.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
JANUSZ KORCZAK
• 1878 - 1942 •
PRÓBA
Engraver: Stanisława Wątróbska-Frindt
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The obverse of the coin features a portrait of Janusz Korczak, a Polish pediatrician, writer, and philosopher who was known for his advocacy for children's rights and his work in orphanages. The coin was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Korczak's birth.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 MW | 3100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Zlotys (Janusz Korczak; Trial Strike) 1978 coin.
