200 Zlotys (XIII Winter Olympics; Trial Strike) 1980 front 200 Zlotys (XIII Winter Olympics; Trial Strike) 1980 back
200 Zlotys (XIII Winter Olympics; Trial Strike) 1980 photo
© Ivan Artamonov

200 Zlotys XIII Winter Olympics; Trial Strike

1980 year
Silver (.750) 17.6 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
Poland
Period
Polish People's Republic (1952-1989)
Type
Pattern
Year
1980
Value
200 Zlotys (200 Złotych) (200&nbspPLZ)
Currency
Third Zloty (1949-1994)
Composition
Silver (.750)
Weight
17.6 g
Diameter
33 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1 January 1995
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#88192
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PRÓBA
XIII•ZIMOWE•IGRZYSKA OLIMPIJSKIE
LAKE•PLACID•N•Y
1980

Engraver: Józef Markiewicz-Nieszcz

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Pattern 200 Zlotys (XIII Winter Olympics; Trial Strike) 1980 from Poland is a rare and unique coin, with only 300 pieces minted. It was created as a trial strike for the 1980 Winter Olympics, which were held in Lake Placid, New York. The coin features a unique design, showcasing a skier in mid-action, and has a distinctive silver (.750) composition. Given its rarity and historical significance, this coin is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch a high price at auction.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1980 MW 3620 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 200 Zlotys (XIII Winter Olympics; Trial Strike) 1980 coin.