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20 Zlotys Świstak (Marmota marmota)
| Issuer | Mint of Poland (Mennica Polska) |
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| Year | 2006 |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse description | The Polish state eagle, as established by the emblem of the Republic of Poland, is depicted centrally in the field. The year of issue appears beneath the eagle, flanked on either side of the eagle's legs by stylised representations of the national flag. The surrounding legend reads RZECZPOSPOLITA POLSKA, with the denomination ZŁ 20 ZŁ and the MW mint mark also present. The design reflects the standard heraldic style adopted for Polish commemorative coinage of the period. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | An adult marmot (Marmota marmota) is depicted in the left portion of the field, standing upright on its hind legs. To the right, two juvenile marmots rest upon a rocky mountain outcrop. A stylised alpine landscape forms the background, conveying the natural habitat of the species. The scientific name MARMOTA MARMOTA appears in the field, while the upper legend reads ŚWISTAK. The composition balances naturalistic wildlife portraiture with a schematic rendering of the mountain terrain. |
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