Poland 5 Zlotys, 1958 – 1974
Information
Country
Poland
Poland
Currency
Third Zloty
(1949 – 1994)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
5 Zlotys
Year
1958 – 1974
Ruler
Polish People's Republic
(1952–1989)
Composition
Aluminium
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
3.45
Diameter (mm)
29
Thickness (mm)
2.56
Demonetized
1 January 1995
Description
5 Zlotys from Poland. Issued from 1958 to 1974. Struck in Aluminium. Measures 29 mm and weighs 3.45 g.
- Obverse
- The White Eagle, national coat of arms of Poland, engravers initials on the sides (Polish People's Republic W J MW ·1974·)
- Reverse
- Fisherman with net. Denomination at right.
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | g | vg | f | vf | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 MW | 46M | € 0,14 | € 0,81 | € 0,81 | € 0,81 | € 0,81 | € 0,81 | € 2,50 | Flat date and date in perspective; see comments | 43% | |
| 1973 MW | 5M | — | — | — | € 1,10 | € 2,00 | — | — | 8% | ||
| 1971 MW | 1M | — | — | — | — | € 2,50 | € 13,00 | € 61,00 | 3% | ||
| 1960 | 16.3M | — | € 0,11 | € 0,32 | € 0,81 | € 1,10 | € 3,60 | € 12,00 | 23% | ||
| 1959 | 56.8M | € 0,23 | € 0,33 | € 0,56 | € 0,63 | € 1,30 | € 7,20 | € 8,40 | 61% | ||
| 1958 | 428K | — | — | € 1,80 | € 1,80 | € 1,80 | — | — | narrow 8 in date; see comments | 11% | |
| 1958 | 900K | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | wide 8 in date; see comments | 1.5% |
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