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50 000 Zlotys Pope John Paul II, Trial Strike
| Issuer | Narodowy Bank Polski |
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| Year | 1991 |
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| Value | 50 000 Zlotys (50 000 Złotych) (50 000 PLZ) |
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| Obverse description | At center of the mirror-like proof field stands the crowned Polish White Eagle displayed, wings spread, facing right, rendered in high relief with fine feather detail. The eagle occupies the full central area, with the date 1991 split to either side of its talons. The circular legend RZECZPOSPOLITA POLSKA arcs across the upper field, while the denomination ZŁ 50000 ZŁ is inscribed along the lower arc. A border of square pellets frames the design along the inner rim. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a three-quarter bust portrait of Pope John Paul II in high relief, shown in a contemplative downward gaze and vested in papal vestments including the mitre and ornate cope adorned with a cross motif. The Pope is depicted holding an open book. To the right, a detailed architectural background features Gothic cathedral spires and sculptural figures, evoking a scene of ecclesiastical grandeur. The legend JAN PAWEŁ II arcs along the left field, while the word PRÓBA appears at the upper center of the field, designating this piece as a trial strike. |
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| Edge | Smooth |
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