2 Zlotys (Falcon (Falco peregrinus)) 2008 front 2 Zlotys (Falcon (Falco peregrinus)) 2008 back
2 Zlotys (Falcon (Falco peregrinus)) 2008 photo
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2 Zlotys Falcon Falco peregrinus

2008 year
Nordic gold 8.15 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Poland
Period
Third Republic (1989-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2008
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#10169
Rarity index
13%

Reverse

A bird in flight among clouds and another bird resting on a branch over mountain landscape, engraver's initials on landscape to the left of the resting bird.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SOKÒŁ WĘDROWNY - Falco peregrinus
NR

Designer: Roussanka Nowakowska

Edge

Inscripted with "NBP" repeated in alternating orientation, separated by stars.

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

Comment

Date of issue 16-01-2008.

Interesting fact

The Falcon (Falco peregrinus) commemorative coin from Poland, issued in 2008, features an image of a falcon in flight on its obverse side. The coin's designer, Piotr Metz, is a renowned Polish sculptor and medalist who has created many commemorative coins for the National Bank of Poland.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2008 MW 1600000 - - - - - -

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