5 Groszy 1958-1972 front 5 Groszy 1958-1972 back
5 Groszy 1958-1972 photo
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5 Groszy

 
Aluminium 0.6 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Poland
Period
Polish People's Republic (1952-1989)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1958-1972
Value
5 Groszys (5 Groszy) (0.05&nbspPLZ)
Currency
Third Zloty (1949-1994)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
0.6 g
Diameter
16 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1 January 1995
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#6410
Rarity index
5%

Reverse

Value to upper right of sprig.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5
GROSZY

Engraver: Andrej Peter

Edge

Plain

Comment

All coins with or without mintmark were struck at Warsaw mint.

Interesting fact

The 5 Groszy coin from Poland was designed by sculptor and medallist, Józef Aumiller. He was a prominent artist in Poland and his designs were featured on many coins and medals throughout the country's history. The coin's design features a stylized image of a farmer and a worker, symbolizing the country's agricultural and industrial sectors.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1958  53521000 - - - - - -
1959  28563712 - - - - - -
1960  12246000 - - - - - -
1961  29501882 - - - - - -
1962  90257005 - - - - - -
1963  20877779 - - - - - -
1965 MW 5050000 - - - - - -
1967 MW 10056000 - - - - - -
1968 MW 10196000 - - - - - -
1970 MW 20095000 - - - - - -
1971 MW 20000000 - - - - - -
1972 MW 10000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Groszy 1958-1972 coin.