© Narodowy Bank Polski
© Narodowy Bank Polski
5 Zlotys Poznań Town Hall
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#79054 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 15% |
Reverse
Poznań Town Hall Building, a latent image with 2 goats, symbols of the town.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RATUSZ W POZNANIU
Translation: Poznań Town Hall
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
The Poznań Town Hall is the greatest Renaissance building in the Wielkopolska region and one of the most beautiful buildings in the whole of Poland. The oldest mention of the building dates to 1310. It was probablyerected just a little earlier, at the turn of the 13th century.
image from Wikipedia
Date of issue 06-11-2015
One of the legends says, that two goats escaped from a butcher and climbed the Town Hall tower. Butcher chased them, but when he also climbed the tower, saw the enemy's army. The city had to prepare for the attack and was saved, and two goats have become symbols of the city.
Date of issue 06-11-2015
Interesting fact
The Poznań Town Hall coin was designed by Polish artist, Andrzej Nowakowski, and features an image of the historic town hall building in Poznań, which dates back to the 14th century. The building has a rich history and has been used for various purposes over the years, including as a royal castle, a military headquarters, and a museum. The coin's design captures the essence of the building's history and cultural significance, making it a unique and interesting collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 MW | 1200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Zlotys (Poznań Town Hall) 2015 coin.
