20 Groszy 1949 front 20 Groszy 1949 back
20 Groszy 1949 photo
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20 Groszy

1949 year
Aluminium 1 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Poland
Period
Republic of Poland (1944-1952)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1949
Value
20 Groszys (20 Groszy) (0.20&nbspPLZ)
Currency
Third Zloty (1949-1994)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
1 g
Diameter
20 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1 January 1995
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#4698
Rarity index
6%

Reverse

Denomination above laurel wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
20
GROSZY

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1949 Polish 20 Groszy coin was designed by sculptor and medallist, Stanisława Wątróbska-Frindt. She was a prominent artist in Poland and her designs were featured on many coins and medals throughout the country's history. This particular coin features an image of a stork, which is a symbol of fertility and prosperity in Polish culture. The coin's design was meant to represent the rebuilding and renewal of Poland after World War II.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1949  197471950 - - - - - -

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