2 Zlotys (Ernest Malinowski) 1999 front 2 Zlotys (Ernest Malinowski) 1999 back
2 Zlotys (Ernest Malinowski) 1999 photo
© Narodowy Bank Polski

2 Zlotys Ernest Malinowski

1999 year
Nordic gold 8.15 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Poland
Period
Third Republic (1989-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1999
Value
2 Zlotys (2 Złote) 2 PLN = USD 0.51
Currency
Fourth Zloty (1995-date)
Composition
Nordic gold
Weight
8.15 g
Diameter
27 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#8823
Rarity index
26%

Reverse

3/4 portrait of engineer Ernest Malinowski

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1818
1899
ERNEST MALINOWSKI
TWÓRCA KOLEI
TRANSANDYJSKIEJ
W PERU

Designer: Robert Kotowicz

Edge

Eight times repeated inscription: NBP, every second one inverted by 180 degrees, separated by stars

Lettering: NBP ★ NBP ★ NBP ★ NBP ★ NBP ★ NBP ★ NBP ★ NBP ★

Comment

Date of issue 23-02-1999

Interesting fact

The Ernest Malinowski commemorative coin was issued in 1999 to honor the 150th anniversary of the birth of Ernest Malinowski, a Polish engineer and inventor who designed the first Polish steam locomotive. The coin features an image of Malinowski on one side and the Polish coat of arms on the other. It was made of Nordic gold, a unique alloy that is resistant to corrosion and has a distinctive yellow color. The coin weighs 8.15 grams and has a diameter of 27.5 millimeters. It was minted by the Polish Mint and has a circulation of 1 million coins.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1999 MW 420000 - - - - - -

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