© Narodowy Bank Polski
© Narodowy Bank Polski
5 Zlotys Bydgoszcz Canal
2015 year| Bimetallic: aluminium bronze centre in copper-nickel ring | 6.54 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Poland |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1989-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2015 |
| Value | 5 Zlotys (5 Złotych) 5 PLN = USD 1.27 |
| Currency | Fourth Zloty (1995-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: aluminium bronze centre in copper-nickel ring |
| Weight | 6.54 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.91 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#72747 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 15% |
Reverse
Photo of the Bydgoszcz Canal
Script: Latin
Lettering: KANAŁ BYDGOSKI
Translation: Bydgoszcz Canal
Designer: Dobrochna Surajewska
Edge
Irregularly reeded with inscription: “NBP”, repeated eight times, every second one inverted by 180°, separated by stars
Lettering: NBP * NBP * NBP * NBP * NBP * NBP * NBP * NBP *
Comment
Date of issue 22-05-2015This coin is the 3rd of the Discover Poland series, it represents the Bydgoszcz Canal.
The Bydgoszcz Canal is an artificial waterway connecting the Vistula and Oder basins. It links the Brda (a tributary of the Vistula) and the Noteć (a tributary of the Warta, itself a tributary of the Oder).
Interesting fact
The Bydgoszcz Canal, which is featured on the coin, is a significant waterway in Poland that connects the Vistula River with the Oder River. The canal was completed in 1882 and is approximately 250 kilometers long. It played an important role in the development of Poland's economy, particularly in the transportation of goods such as coal, iron, and timber. Today, the canal is still in use and is a popular destination for tourists and boating enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 MW | 1200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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