20 Zlotys (International Year of the Child) 1979 front 20 Zlotys (International Year of the Child) 1979 back
20 Zlotys (International Year of the Child) 1979 photo
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20 Zlotys International Year of the Child

1979 year
Copper-nickel 10.15 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
Poland
Period
Polish People's Republic (1952-1989)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1979
Value
20 Zlotys (20 Złotych) (20&nbspPLZ)
Currency
Third Zloty (1949-1994)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
10.15 g
Diameter
29 mm
Thickness
2.05 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1 January 1995
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#8412
Rarity index
10%

Reverse

Circle of four children holding hands dancing

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MIĘDZYNARODOWY
ROK·DZIECKA

Engraver: Józef Markiewicz-Nieszcz

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Date of issue 26-01-1979

Interesting fact

The 1979 International Year of the Child commemorative coin from Poland was designed by artist Andrzej Nowakowski and features a stylized image of a child's face surrounded by a wreath of flowers. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the importance of protecting and nurturing children, who represent the future of humanity.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1979 MW 5000 - - - - - -

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