2000 Zlotys (Marie Skłodowska-Curie; Trial Strike) 1979 front 2000 Zlotys (Marie Skłodowska-Curie; Trial Strike) 1979 back
2000 Zlotys (Marie Skłodowska-Curie; Trial Strike) 1979 photo
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2000 Zlotys Marie Skłodowska-Curie; Trial Strike

1979 year
Nickel 5.1 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Poland
Period
Polish People's Republic (1952-1989)
Type
Pattern
Year
1979
Value
2000 Zlotys (2000 Złotych) (2000&nbspPLZ)
Currency
Third Zloty (1949-1994)
Composition
Nickel
Weight
5.1 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#122360
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
Ra
PRÓBA
MARIA SKŁODOWSKA CURIE

Engraver: Jerzy Jarnuszkiewicz

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Pattern 2000 Zlotys (Marie Skłodowska-Curie; Trial Strike) 1979 from Poland is a rare and unique coin that features a portrait of Marie Skłodowska-Curie, a renowned physicist and chemist who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. The coin was minted in 1979 as a trial strike, which means that it was not officially released into circulation and was instead kept as a sample or a proof coin. As a result, the coin is highly sought after by collectors and is considered a valuable addition to any collection.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1979 MW 500 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2000 Zlotys (Marie Skłodowska-Curie; Trial Strike) 1979 coin.