500 Zlotys (XXIV Summer Olympics 1988; Trial Strike) 1987 front 500 Zlotys (XXIV Summer Olympics 1988; Trial Strike) 1987 back
500 Zlotys (XXIV Summer Olympics 1988; Trial Strike) 1987 photo
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500 Zlotys XXIV Summer Olympics 1988; Trial Strike

1987 year
Nickel 14.90 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
Poland
Period
Polish People's Republic (1952-1989)
Type
Pattern
Year
1987
Value
500 Zlotys (500 Złotych) (500&nbspPLZ)
Currency
Third Zloty (1949-1994)
Composition
Nickel
Weight
14.90 g
Diameter
32 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#117988
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1988 PRÓBA
IGRZYSKA
XXIV
OLIMPIADY

Engraver: Ewa Tyc-Karpińska

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Pattern 500 Zlotys (XXIV Summer Olympics 1988; Trial Strike) 1987 from Poland is a rare and unique coin, with only 300 pieces minted. It was created as a trial strike for the 500 zlotys coin that was meant to be issued for the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. However, the coin was never officially released due to a change in the design, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1987 MW 500 - - - - - -

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