20 Zlotys (Łódź Riots; Trial Strike) 1980 front 20 Zlotys (Łódź Riots; Trial Strike) 1980 back
20 Zlotys (Łódź Riots; Trial Strike) 1980 photo
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20 Zlotys Łódź Riots; Trial Strike

1980 year
Copper-nickel - 29 mm
Description
Issuer
Poland
Period
Polish People's Republic (1952-1989)
Type
Pattern
Year
1980
Value
20 Zlotys (20 Złotych) (20&nbspPLZ)
Currency
Third Zloty (1949-1994)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Diameter
29 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#145350
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
75 ROCZNICA WALK BARYKADOWYCH ŁÓDZKIEGO PROLETARIATU -
PRÓBA

Engraver: Ewa Tyc-Karpińska

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The Pattern 20 Zlotys coin was designed to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Łódź Riots, a series of worker protests that took place in 1980 in the city of Łódź, Poland. The coin features an image of a raised fist, which symbolizes the workers' struggle for rights and freedom. The coin was minted as a trial strike, which means it was produced in a small quantity and was not intended for circulation. As a result, it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1980 MW 20 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Zlotys (Łódź Riots; Trial Strike) 1980 coin.