2000 Zlotys (Papacy; Trial Strike) 1988 front 2000 Zlotys (Papacy; Trial Strike) 1988 back
2000 Zlotys (Papacy; Trial Strike) 1988 photo
© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk

2000 Zlotys Papacy; Trial Strike

1988 year
Nickel 3.9 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Poland
Period
Polish People's Republic (1952-1989)
Type
Pattern
Year
1988
Value
2000 Zlotys (2000 Złotych) (2000&nbspPLZ)
Currency
Third Zloty (1949-1994)
Composition
Nickel
Weight
3.9 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#115201
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
JAN PAWEŁ II X LAT PONTYFIKATU
PRÓBA
E

Engraver: Ewa Tyc-Karpińska

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Pattern 2000 Zlotys (Papacy; Trial Strike) 1988 from Poland is a rare coin that was minted as a trial strike, meaning it was not intended for circulation and was produced in limited 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 sold for over $10,000 at a Heritage Auctions event in 2019!

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1988 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 (Papacy; Trial Strike) 1988 coin.