© Narodowy Bank Polski
© Narodowy Bank Polski
2 Zlotys Sigismund III Vasa
1998 year| Nordic gold | 8.15 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Poland |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1989-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1998 |
| 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#17779 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 27% |
Reverse
Portrait of Sigismund III of Poland (Zygmunt III Waza)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ZYGMUNT III WAZA
1587 1632
Designer: Ewa Tyc-Karpińska
Edge
Eight times repeated inscription: NBP, every second one inverted by 180 degrees, separated by stars
Script: Latin
Lettering: NBP ★ NBP ★ NBP ★ NBP ★ NBP ★ NBP ★ NBP ★ NBP ★
Comment
Date of issue 29-04-1998Interesting fact
The Sigismund III Vasa coin was minted in 1998 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the coronation of King Sigismund III Vasa, who ruled Poland from 1587 to 1632. The coin's design features an image of the king on the obverse side, while the reverse side features the Polish coat of arms and the year of minting. The use of Nordic gold, a durable and corrosion-resistant alloy, was a unique choice for a circulating coin and adds to its collectible value.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 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 (Sigismund III Vasa) 1998 coin.
