© Narodowy Bank Polski
© Narodowy Bank Polski
2 Zlotys Paweł Edmund Strzelecki
1997 year| Nordic gold | 8.15 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Poland |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1989-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| 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#25247 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 26% |
Reverse
Bust in lower right surmounted by an emu and a kangaroo in profile on the globe. Profile of Edmund Strelecki, a Polish explorer and geologist.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PAWEŁ EDMUND STRZELECKI 1797 - 1873
NR
Designer: Roussanka Nowakowska
Edge
Plain
Comment
Date of issue 17-11-1997Interesting fact
The Paweł Edmund Strzelecki 2 Zlotys coin was issued in 1997 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Strzelecki's birth. Strzelecki was a Polish explorer, geologist, and philanthropist who played a significant role in the discovery and exploration of Australia. The coin's design features a portrait of Strzelecki 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 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 (Paweł Edmund Strzelecki) 1997 coin.
