2000 Zlotys (XIII Winter Olympics; Trial Strike) 1980 front 2000 Zlotys (XIII Winter Olympics; Trial Strike) 1980 back
2000 Zlotys (XIII Winter Olympics; Trial Strike) 1980 photo
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2000 Zlotys XIII Winter Olympics; Trial Strike

1980 year
Nickel 4.8 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Poland
Period
Polish People's Republic (1952-1989)
Type
Pattern
Year
1980
Value
2000 Zlotys (2000 Złotych) (2000&nbspPLZ)
Currency
Third Zloty (1949-1994)
Composition
Nickel
Weight
4.8 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#120190
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 2000 Zlotys (XIII Winter Olympics; Trial Strike) 1980 from Poland is a rare and unique coin, with only 100 pieces minted. It was created as a trial strike to test the design and production process for a potential commemorative coin for the 1980 Winter Olympics, which were held in Lake Placid, New York. Due to the low mintage and the fact that it was never officially released, 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 500 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2000 Zlotys (XIII Winter Olympics; Trial Strike) 1980 coin.