2000 Zlotys (Mikołaj Kopernik; Trial Strike) 1979 front 2000 Zlotys (Mikołaj Kopernik; Trial Strike) 1979 back
2000 Zlotys (Mikołaj Kopernik; Trial Strike) 1979 photo
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2000 Zlotys Mikołaj Kopernik; Trial Strike

1979 year
Gold (.900) 8 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
Gold (.900)
Weight
8 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#150336
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MIKOŁAJ KOPERNIK
PRÓBA
• 1473 - 1543 •

Engraver: Stanisława Wątróbska-Frindt

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 2000 Zlotys (Mikołaj Kopernik; Trial Strike) 1979 from Poland is that it features an image of Nicolaus Copernicus, a renowned Polish astronomer who is widely regarded as the founder of modern astronomy. Copernicus is best known for his heliocentric model of the universe, which placed the Sun at the center of the solar system, rather than the Earth. This coin was issued to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Copernicus' birth and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1979 MW 5 - - - - - -

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