© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
5000 Zlotys Papacy; Trial Strike
1988 year| Nickel | 7.40 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Poland |
|---|---|
| Period | Polish People's Republic (1952-1989) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1988 |
| Value | 5000 Zlotys (5000 Złotych) (5000 PLZ) |
| Currency | Third Zloty (1949-1994) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 7.40 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#115203 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of pope to left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
JAN PAWEŁ II X LAT PONTYFIKATU
PRÓBA
E
Engraver: Ewa Tyc-Karpińska
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 5000 Zlotys (Papacy; 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, one of these coins sold for over $10,000 at a 2018 auction!
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 5000 Zlotys (Papacy; Trial Strike) 1988 coin.
