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50 Zlotys Duke Mieszko I

1979 year
Copper-nickel 11.7 g 30.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Poland
Period
Polish People's Republic (1952-1989)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1979
Value
50 Zlotys (50 Złotych) (50&nbspPLZ)
Currency
Third Zloty (1949-1994)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
11.7 g
Diameter
30.5 mm
Thickness
2.15 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1 January 1995
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#9818
Rarity index
10%

Reverse

Crowned bust of Mieszko I

Script: Latin

Lettering: MIESZKO I 960-992

Engraver: Stanisława Wątróbska-Frindt

Edge

Milled

Comment

Date of issue 31-12-1979

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 1000th anniversary of the death of Duke Mieszko I, who was the first ruler of Poland and played a significant role in the country's Christianization.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1979 MW 5000 - - - - - -

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