20 Zlotys (XXII Olympic Games; Trial Strike) 1980 front 20 Zlotys (XXII Olympic Games; Trial Strike) 1980 back
20 Zlotys (XXII Olympic Games; Trial Strike) 1980 photo
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20 Zlotys XXII Olympic Games; Trial Strike

1980 year
Nickel 10 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
Poland
Period
Polish People's Republic (1952-1989)
Type
Pattern
Year
1980
Value
20 Zlotys (20 Złotych) (20&nbspPLZ)
Currency
Third Zloty (1949-1994)
Composition
Nickel
Weight
10 g
Diameter
29 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#119433
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IGRZYSKA
XXII•OLIMPIADY
PRÓBA

Engraver: Józef Markiewicz-Nieszcz

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The Pattern 20 Zlotys (XXII Olympic Games; Trial Strike) 1980 from Poland is a rare coin that was minted as a trial strike, meaning it was not intended for circulation and was produced in limited quantities for testing purposes. As a result, it is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch a high price at auction. In fact, one of these coins sold for over $10,000 at a Heritage Auction in 2019!

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1980 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 (XXII Olympic Games; Trial Strike) 1980 coin.