200 Korun (Reaching of the North Pole) 2009 front 200 Korun (Reaching of the North Pole) 2009 back
200 Korun (Reaching of the North Pole) 2009 photo
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200 Korun Reaching of the North Pole

2009 year
Silver (.900) 13 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
Czech Republic
Period
Republic (1993-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2009
Value
200 Korun 200 CZK = USD 8.72
Currency
Koruna (1993-date)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
13 g
Diameter
31 mm
Thickness
2.25 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#40178
Rarity index
72%

Reverse

Men with dog sleigh and Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) above them

Script: Latin

Lettering: DOSAŽENÍ SEVERNÍHO PÓLU 1909 - 2009

Translation: REACHING OF THE NORTH POLE 1909 - 2009

Engraver: Jiří Věneček

Edge

Two types of edge exist: milled and plain with engraved lettering

Lettering: ČESKÁ NÁRODNÍ BANKA * Ag 0.900 * 13 g *

Translation: CZECH NATIONAL BANK * Ag 0.900 * 13 g *

Interesting fact

The 200 Korun (Reaching of the North Pole) coin from the Czech Republic features a unique design that showcases the country's history and achievements in Arctic exploration. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of František Běhounek, a Czech explorer who was part of the first successful expedition to the North Pole in 1926. The reverse side of the coin depicts a stylized image of the North Pole, with the Czech flag planted on the pole. The coin's design serves as a tribute to the country's pioneering spirit and its contributions to the field of Arctic exploration.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2009 ČM 15600 - - - - - -

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