© Narodowy Bank Polski
© Narodowy Bank Polski
2 Zlotys Henryk Sienkiewicz
1996 year| Nordic gold | 8.150 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Poland |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1989-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1996 |
| Value | 2 Zlotys (2 Złote) 2 PLN = USD 0.51 |
| Currency | Fourth Zloty (1995-date) |
| Composition | Nordic gold |
| Weight | 8.150 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#23141 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 34% |
Reverse
Opposite heads on a piece divided in two
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HENRYK
SIENKIEWICZ 1846
1916
Designer: Robert Kotowicz
Edge
Plain
Comment
Date of issue 06-11-1996Interesting fact
The Henryk Sienkiewicz 2 Zlotys coin was issued in 1996 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Henryk Sienkiewicz, a Polish writer and Nobel laureate. The coin features an image of Sienkiewicz 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 8.150 grams and has a diameter of 27mm. 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.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 MW | 300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Zlotys (Henryk Sienkiewicz) 1996 coin.
