20 Zlotys (Szlak Bursztynowy) 2001 front 20 Zlotys (Szlak Bursztynowy) 2001 back
20 Zlotys (Szlak Bursztynowy) 2001 photo
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20 Zlotys Szlak Bursztynowy

2001 year
Silver (.925) (oxidized, with amber) 28.28 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Poland
Period
Third Republic (1989-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2001
Value
20 Zlotys (20 Złotych) 20 PLN = USD 5.08
Currency
Fourth Zloty (1995-date)
Composition
Silver (.925) (oxidized, with amber)
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#71761
Rarity index
84%

Reverse

A stylised map of Europe with the Amber Route marked by stars. Above attached piece of amber, below a denarius with an image of Nero.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SZLAK BURSZTYNOWY

Translation: Amber Route

Designer: Ewa Tyc-Karpińska

Edge

Plain

Comment

Date of issue 21-02-2001

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 20 Zlotys (Szlak Bursztynowy) 2001 from Poland is that it features an unique combination of materials, with the silver (.925) base metal being oxidized to give it a distinctive darkened appearance, while also incorporating a small amount of amber, a fossilized tree resin, into the design. This combination of materials gives the coin a striking, one-of-a-kind look that sets it apart from other coins.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2001 MW 30000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Zlotys (Szlak Bursztynowy) 2001 coin.