20 Euros Polana

2020 year


Silver (.925) (Ag 925, Cu 75)	33.63 g	40 mm

Description

Issuer	Slovakia
Period	Republic (1993-date)
Type	Non-circulating coin
Year	2020
Value	20 Euros 20 EUR = USD 22
Currency	Euro (2009-date)
Composition	Silver (.925) (Ag 925, Cu 75)
Weight	33.63 g
Diameter	40 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated	2024-10-07

References

Numista	N#237657
Rarity index	77%

Reverse

The reverse depicts the Bystrý potok waterfall, a national natural monument. Along the left edge of the design appears a fragment of traditional ornamentation. Below it there is the name ‘POĽANA’ and a depiction of the Sudeten mountain pansy (viola lutea sudetica). The words ‘CHRÁNENÁ KRAJINNÁ OBLASŤ’ (Protected Landscape Area) are inscribed along the bottom and most of the right edge of the design.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
POĽANA
CHRÁNENÁ KRAJINNÁ OBLASŤ

Engraver: Dalibor Schmidt

Designer: Mária Poldaufová

Edge

Script: Latin

Lettering: • OCHRANA PRÍRODY A KRAJINY

Comment

The Poľana Mountains in central Slovakia, sometimes dubbed “the volcanic heart of Slovakia”, include one of the best conserved extinct volcanoes in Europe, Mount Poľana. Owing to its exceptional natural assets, Poľana was declared a Protected Landscape Area in 1981, is included in the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves, and is part of the European Union’s Natura 2000 network of nature protection areas. Poľana is a largely forested area, with native spruce groves occupying its highest points in Zadná Poľana. Areas deforested in the past now form precious meadows, pastures, and glades that feature flora such as globeflowers, cotton grass and orchids. Endangered birds nesting in Poľana include the peregrine falcon, the European honey buzzard and, occasionally, the golden eagle. Poľana is also home to wolves, lynxes and brown bears. Beautiful nature gently touched by sensitive hands, hardworking people who share the deep joy and pride of living here: this is Poľana.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2020 Slovakian 20 Euro Polana silver coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of a Slovakian woman wearing a traditional folk costume, while the reverse side depicts a stylized image of a polana, a traditional Slovakian folk instrument. The coin's design is the work of Slovakian artist and designer, Ivan Řehák, who is known for his work in creating unique and visually striking designs for coins and other collectibles.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
2020	6750	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Euros (Polana) 2020 coin.