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20 Zlotys 1980 Summer Olympics, Trial Strike
| Issuer | Poland |
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| Year | 1980 |
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| Reference(s) | KM#Pr377, ParM#P314a, Fischer Po#P152a |
| Obverse description | The obverse features the Polish state eagle — the emblem of the Polish People's Republic — displayed centrally in the field, rendered with spread wings and no crown, in the socialist heraldic style. The denomination '20' appears prominently in large numerals below the eagle, flanked by the abbreviation 'ZŁ' on either side. The date '1980' is inscribed in two parts to the left and right of the eagle's body. The circular legend 'POLSKA RZECZPOSPOLITA LUDOWA' runs along the upper rim, with a small mint mark dot visible in the lower field. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a stylized figure of a male runner in mid-stride, rendered in a modernist relief style, occupying the central field. Behind the runner, a large stylized sun or disc rises from horizontal ground lines, evoking the spirit of athletic competition. The Olympic rings device appears to the upper right of the composition. The word 'PRÓBA' (trial strike) is inscribed vertically to the left of the central design, indicating the coin's pattern status. The arc legend 'IGRZYSKA XXII OLIMPIADY' curves along the upper rim, referencing the Moscow 1980 Summer Olympic Games. |
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| Mintage | 1980 MW - Próba - 500 |
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