5 Zlotys (Trial Strike) 1979 front 5 Zlotys (Trial Strike) 1979 back
5 Zlotys (Trial Strike) 1979 photo
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5 Zlotys Trial Strike

1979 year
Nickel 6.20 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Poland
Period
Polish People's Republic (1952-1989)
Type
Pattern
Year
1979
Value
5 Zlotys (5 Złotych) (5&nbspPLZ)
Currency
Third Zloty (1949-1994)
Composition
Nickel
Weight
6.20 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#95747
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5

PRÓBA

Engraver: Józef Markiewicz-Nieszcz

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The Pattern 5 Zlotys coin was designed by Polish artist and engraver, Cyprian Godebski, and features an image of a stork, which is a symbol of fertility and prosperity in Polish culture. The coin's design was meant to represent the country's rich history and cultural heritage, and the stork image was chosen specifically to symbolize the hope for a prosperous future.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1979 MW 500 - - - - - -

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