200 Korún (Death of Wolfgang Kempelen) 2004 front 200 Korún (Death of Wolfgang Kempelen) 2004 back
200 Korún (Death of Wolfgang Kempelen) 2004 photo
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200 Korún Death of Wolfgang Kempelen

2004 year
Silver (.750) 20 g 34 mm
Description
Issuer
Slovakia
Period
Republic (1993-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2004
Value
200 Korún (200&nbspSKK)
Currency
Koruna (1993-2008)
Composition
Silver (.750)
Weight
20 g
Diameter
34 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
17 January 2009
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#33055
Rarity index
74%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
WOLFGANG KEMPELEN
1734 1804

Engraver: Dalibor Schmidt

Edge

Plain with lettering

Lettering: VYNÁLEZCA - TECHNIK - KONŠTRUKTÉR

Comment

Commemorative Slovakian coins are still redeemable by the National Bank of Slovakia at a rate of SKK 30.1260 = €1.

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the death of Wolfgang Kempelen, a Slovak inventor and engineer who is best known for creating the first mechanical chess player, called the "Mechanical Turk." This coin is a unique tribute to Kempelen's contributions to the fields of science, technology, and innovation.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2004 MK 3200 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 200 Korún (Death of Wolfgang Kempelen) 2004 coin.