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2000 Zlotys Papal Visit, Trial Strike

Issuer National Bank of Poland
Year 1987
Type Coin pattern
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Obverse description The obverse features the Polish state emblem, a crowned white eagle displayed with wings raised, rendered in high relief at the center of the field. Flanking the eagle, the date 1987 is divided across the lower field, with 19 to the left and 87 to the right. The mint mark MW appears below the eagle. The circular legend POLSKA RZECZPOSPOLITA LUDOWA runs along the upper periphery, while the denomination 2000 ZŁ is prominently inscribed in large numerals across the lower field, with ZŁ appearing to each side.
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Obverse lettering · POLSKA RZECZPOSPOLITA LUDOWA · 19 87 mw ZŁ 2000 ZŁ
Reverse description The reverse depicts a three-quarter length effigy of Pope John Paul II facing slightly left, vested in papal robes and mitre, his right hand raised in blessing and his left hand holding a processional cross-staff. The figure is rendered in fine relief against a plain field, conveying a sense of solemnity and spiritual authority. The legend JAN PAWEŁ II arcs along the upper left periphery in bold Latin capitals. The word PRÓBA, denoting trial or pattern status, appears to the right of the figure, and the engraver's initials SWF are located in the lower field.
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