Patriots 1944 Citizens 2014, 20 zloty

silver coin Patriots 1944 Citizens 2014
Patriots 1944 Citizens 2014, 20 zloty
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Specification
  • Issuer:
  • Producer:
    Mint of Poland
  • Denomination:
    20 zloty
  • Metal:
    Ag 925
  • Quality:
    proof
  • Size:
    38.61 mm
  • Weight:
    28.28 g
  • Circulation:
    up to 35,000 pcs
  • Date of issue:
    July 2014
Description

The coin of the National Bank of Poland issued on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising.

  • Commemorative and historical value
  • Struck in .925 sterling silver
  • Attractive design
  • Limited mintage – up to 35,000 pcs
  • Legal tender in the Republic of Poland
     

The coin commemorates one of the most imporant rebellions in Polish history and at the same time a major World War II operation by the Polish resistance Home Army to liberate Warsaw from Nazi Germany. It was designed to honour the heroes fighting for the Polish independence and in memory of those 220 thousand souls who did not survive.

Obverse
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In the central part of the coin – an image of the coat of arms of the Republic of Poland. On both sides of the coat of arms – the year of issue 2014 and the face value of the coin – 20 zlotys. In the upper and lower part of the coin, along the rim – RZECZPOSPOLITA POLSKA (the Republic of Poland).

Reverse
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In the foreground –  an outline of  the coat of arms of the Republic of Poland. On both sides of the coat of arms – dates: 1944 and 2014. Above – an insctipion: PATRIOCI OBYWATELE (Patriots Citizens). In the lower part of the coin – an inscription: OBYWATELE PATRIOCI (Citizens Patriots).