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2000 Zlotys XIII Winter Olympics; Trial Strike
1980 year| Bronze | 3.2 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Poland |
|---|---|
| Period | Polish People's Republic (1952-1989) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1980 |
| Value | 2000 Zlotys (2000 Złotych) (2000 PLZ) |
| Currency | Third Zloty (1949-1994) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#146278 |
|---|---|
| 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 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 Auction in 2019!
