50 000 Zlotys (Józef Piłsudski; Trial Strike) 1988 front 50 000 Zlotys (Józef Piłsudski; Trial Strike) 1988 back
50 000 Zlotys (Józef Piłsudski; Trial Strike) 1988 photo
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50 000 Zlotys Józef Piłsudski; Trial Strike

1988 year
Nickel 18.6 g 35 mm
Description
Issuer
Poland
Period
Polish People's Republic (1952-1989)
Type
Pattern
Year
1988
Value
50 000 Zlotys (50 000 Złotych) (50 000&nbspPLZ)
Currency
Third Zloty (1949-1994)
Composition
Nickel
Weight
18.6 g
Diameter
35 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#103346
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Head of Józef Piłsudski

Script: Latin

Lettering:
70 ROCZNICA ODZYSKANIA NIEPODLEGŁOŚCI
PRÓBA
BCH
JÓZEF PIŁSUDSKI

Translation: 70 Years of Polish Independence

Engraver: Bogdan Chmielewski

Edge

Plain

Comment

Coin variant Silver Próba 19.3g (catalog Parchimowicz position P529b)- Mintage is unknown

Interesting fact

The Pattern 50 000 Zlotys (Józef Piłsudski; Trial Strike) 1988 from Poland is a rare coin that was minted as a trial strike, meaning it was not intended for circulation and was produced in limited quantities for testing purposes. As a result, it is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch a high price at auction. In fact, a similar coin graded MS-65 (Mint State 65) sold for $11,000 in 2019, making it a valuable addition to any numismatic collection.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1988 MW 500 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 000 Zlotys (Józef Piłsudski; Trial Strike) 1988 coin.