20 Zlotys (Mariacki Church; Trial Strike) 1981 front 20 Zlotys (Mariacki Church; Trial Strike) 1981 back
20 Zlotys (Mariacki Church; Trial Strike) 1981 photo
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20 Zlotys Mariacki Church; Trial Strike

1981 year
Nickel 10.4 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
Poland
Period
Polish People's Republic (1952-1989)
Type
Pattern
Year
1981
Value
20 Zlotys (20 Złotych) (20&nbspPLZ)
Currency
Third Zloty (1949-1994)
Composition
Nickel
Weight
10.4 g
Diameter
29 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#118302
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CRACOVIA TOTIUS POLONIAE URBS CELEBERRIMA
PRÓBA

Engraver: Stanisława Wątróbska-Frindt

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The Pattern 20 Zlotys (Mariacki Church; Trial Strike) 1981 from Poland is a rare coin that was never officially released into circulation. It was minted as a trial strike, which means it was produced in small quantities for testing purposes only. As a result, the coin is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch a high price at auction. In fact, in 2018, one of these coins sold for over $13,000 at a Heritage Auction!

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1981 MW 500 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Zlotys (Mariacki Church; Trial Strike) 1981 coin.