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| Issuer | Polish State Mint |
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| Year | 1979-1980 |
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| Weight | 3.2 g |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
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| Edge | Smooth |
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| Additional information |
Poland's 1980 Lake Placid Olympic issue was produced during a period of acute political tension — Solidarity would emerge just months after these coins were struck, and the Polish state was already under severe economic strain. Trial strikes like this one were produced in alternative metals to test die quality and striking parameters before committing to the approved composition, and were never intended for circulation or official release. Most were retained by mint staff or destroyed; survivors reached collectors through informal channels.