5 Zlotys (Regaining Independence) 2018 front 5 Zlotys (Regaining Independence) 2018 back
5 Zlotys (Regaining Independence) 2018 photo
© Narodowy Bank Polski

5 Zlotys Regaining Independence

2018 year
Bimetallic: aluminium bronze centre in copper-nickel ring 6.54 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Poland
Period
Third Republic (1989-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2018
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
References
Numista
N#132306
Rarity index
11%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2018
100 - LECIE ODZYSKANIA PRZEZ POLSKĘ NIEPODLEGŁOŚCI
5
ZŁOTYCH

Designer: Urszula Walerzak

Edge

6 Segments, 3 reeded, 3 plain. see image below

Comment

Date of Issue: 22-05-2018

2018, 11 November marks a special anniversary for Poland – the country celebrates 100 years of regaining independence. Poland restored its sovereignty in 1918, after 123 years of partitions which wiped it off from the political map of Europe. 11 November is an annual public holiday and a non-working day in Poland. The coin was minted to represent the Polish population.

Interesting fact

The Circulating commemorative coin 5 Zlotys (Regaining Independence) 2018 from Poland features an image of a stork, which is a symbol of hope and new beginnings in Polish culture. The stork is depicted carrying a baby in its beak, representing the rebirth of Poland as an independent nation. This design was chosen to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Poland's regaining of independence in 1918.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2018 MW 38424000 - - - - - -

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