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20 Zlotys Łódź Riots; Trial Strike
1980 year| Copper-nickel | - | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Poland |
|---|---|
| Period | Polish People's Republic (1952-1989) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1980 |
| Value | 20 Zlotys (20 Złotych) (20 PLZ) |
| Currency | Third Zloty (1949-1994) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| 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.