500 Zlotys (FIFA World Cup) 1988 front 500 Zlotys (FIFA World Cup) 1988 back
500 Zlotys (FIFA World Cup) 1988 photo
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500 Zlotys FIFA World Cup

1988 year
Silver (.750) 16.5 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
Poland
Period
Polish People's Republic (1952-1989)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1988
Value
500 Zlotys (500 Złotych) (500&nbspPLZ)
Currency
Third Zloty (1949-1994)
Composition
Silver (.750)
Weight
16.5 g
Diameter
32 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#75824
Rarity index
79%

Reverse

Colosseum within split soccer ball

Script: Latin

Lettering:
XIV MISTRZOSTWA ŠWIATA W PIŁCE NOZNEJ
· WŁOCHY 1990 ·
E

Engraver: Ewa Tyc-Karpińska

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 500 Zlotys (FIFA World Cup) 1988 from Poland made of Silver (.750) weighing 16.5 g is that it was issued to commemorate the 1988 FIFA World Cup, which was held in West Germany. The coin features an image of a football player in action on one side and the coat of arms of Poland on the other. It has a very low mintage of only 5,000 pieces, making it a rare and valuable collector's item for coin enthusiasts and football fans.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1988 MW 15000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Zlotys (FIFA World Cup) 1988 coin.