200 Zlotys (XIII Winter Olympics; Trial Strike without torch) 1980 front 200 Zlotys (XIII Winter Olympics; Trial Strike without torch) 1980 back
200 Zlotys (XIII Winter Olympics; Trial Strike without torch) 1980 photo
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200 Zlotys XIII Winter Olympics; Trial Strike without torch

1980 year
Nickel 16.8 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
Nickel
Weight
16.8 g
Diameter
33 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#120181
Rarity index
100%

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 without torch) 1980 from Poland made of Nickel weighing 16.8g is a rare and unique coin. It was minted as a trial strike, which means it was not intended for circulation and was only produced in small 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 was sold for $12,000 in 2018, making it a valuable addition to any coin collection.

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 200 Zlotys (XIII Winter Olympics; Trial Strike without torch) 1980 coin.