Obverse. Photo © Narodowy Bank Polski
  • 10 Złotych 2009, Y# 671, Poland, History of Polish Cavalry, Hussar
  • 10 Złotych 2009, Y# 671, Poland, History of Polish Cavalry, Hussar
Description

Designer: Andrzej Nowakowski

Obverse

At the top, on the right-hand side, an image of the eagle established as the state emblem of the Republic of Poland against the stylized hussar's wing; on the left side of the eagle, an inscription, 10 ZŁ; below the eagle, the notation of the year of issue, 2009. Underneath, on the left-hand side, stylized images of parts of the hussar's gear: a pennant, zischägge helmet and a mace. At the bottom, an inscription, RZECZPOSPOLITA/ POLSKA. The Mint's mark, M/W, under the Eagle's left leg.

10 ZŁ
M/W
2009
RZECZPOSPOLITA
POLSKA

Reverse

A stylized image of the hussar of the 17th century, on horseback, in armour, with hussar's wings and leopard skin on the back, holding a lance with a pennant. On the right-hand side, a vertical inscription.

HUSARZ - XVII w.

Edge
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Silver
Fineness 0.925
Weight 14.14 g
Diameter -
Width 22 mm
Height 32 mm
Thickness 2 mm
Shape rectangular
Alignment Medal
Mint
Warsaw Mint (M/W)

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