20 Zlotys (The Polish Thermopylae – Wizna) 2019 front 20 Zlotys (The Polish Thermopylae – Wizna) 2019 back
20 Zlotys (The Polish Thermopylae – Wizna) 2019 photo
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20 Zlotys The Polish Thermopylae – Wizna

2019 year
Silver (.925) 28.28 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Poland
Period
Third Republic (1989-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2019
Value
20 Zlotys (20 Złotych) 20 PLN = USD 5.08
Currency
Fourth Zloty (1995-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#175395
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
7-10 IX 1939 WIZNA
MAJOR WŁADYSŁAW RAGINIS

Designer: Anna Wątróbska-Wdowiarska

Edge

Plain

Comment

Date of issue 29-08-2019

Interesting fact

The coin commemorates the Battle of Wizna, which took place in 1939 during the German invasion of Poland. The battle was fought between a small Polish force and a much larger German army, and it is considered one of the most heroic battles in Polish history. The coin's design features a depiction of the battle, with the Polish soldiers shown fighting bravely against the German tanks. The coin's mintage was limited to 1,500 pieces, making it a rare and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2019 MW 15000 - - - - - -

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