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2 Zlotys Fryderyk Chopin
1999 year| Nordic gold | 8.15 g | 27 mm |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#17776 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 25% |
Reverse
Chopin's bust
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FRYDERYK CHOPIN
150. ROCZNICA ŚMIERCI
Designer: Roussanka Nowakowska
Edge
Smooth edge with "NARODOWY BANK POLSKI"
Lettering: NARODOWY BANK POLSKI★
Translation: National Bank of Poland
Comment
Date of issue 15-09-1999Interesting fact
The Fryderyk Chopin 2 Zlotys coin was issued in 1999 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the composer's death. The coin features a portrait of Chopin 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 distinct 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 relatively low mintage of 300,000 pieces, making it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and music enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 MW | 420000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Zlotys (Fryderyk Chopin) 1999 coin.
