The Mint of Poland is opening a new chapter in its production operations. Two new coin series – ‘Maiolica’ and ‘City Hall Clocks’– will be issued in euro denominations, marking the beginning of a strategic partnership with the Central Bank of Malta.

Collections Celebrating European Artistic and Cultural Heritage

The ‘Maiolica’ series draws inspiration from Renaissance-era ceramics glazed with lead-tin enamel. The designs, inspired by the art of Raphael, depict scenes from the courts of Italy and motifs from the Renaissance. This collection has been developed in collaboration with renowned Polish Porcelain Factories “Ćmielów” and “Chodzież”. The series comprises nine coins, including: ‘Venus and Cupid Riding Dolphins,’ ‘Adoration of the Shepherds,’ and ‘Contest between Apollo and Pan.’ Each coin is denominated at 5 euros and issued in a limited mintage of 700 pieces. Sales launched on 3 June via the Mint of Poland’s online store.

The second series, ‘City Hall Clocks,’ showcases seven iconic clocks located in Prague, London, Gdańsk, Brno, Padua, Venice, and Valletta. The first coin, dedicated to Prague, will be available in the Mint of Poland’s online store starting 17 June. The medieval Orloj Astronomical Clock in Prague’s Old Town, designed by Czech artist Josef Mánes, illustrates the cycle of life and the four seasons. Every hour, animated figures of the apostles emerge from the clock, attracting tourists from around the globe. All coins from both series are euro-denominated and produced in cooperation with the Central Bank of Malta.

Technological Capabilities and Global Reach

The launch of euro-denominated coins is part of the Mint of Poland’s broader strategy of international expansion and diversifying its product portfolio across foreign markets. Notably, the Mint of Poland is one of the most technologically advanced mints in the world. Its production facility in Warsaw’s Annopol district manufactures both circulation and collector coins for the National Bank of Poland, as well as circulation coins for central banks and other issuers worldwide. The facility is equipped with 16 high-performance coin presses and utilizes over one hundred specialized production techniques. These capabilities allow the Mint to fulfill the most demanding minting orders, including gilding, advanced ornamentation, unconventional shapes, and corrosion-resistant protection systems for collector coins. The Mint of Poland was the first in the world to implement a system of varying edge finishes, alloys, and diameters according to denomination – a solution later adopted in the production of euro coins.