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  • 20 Złotych 1989-1990, Y# 153.2, Poland
  • 20 Złotych 1989-1990, Y# 153.2, Poland
Description

Many of these coins are found with ground off edges, this was done by criminals to make them become indistinguishable from German 1 Deutsche Mark coins (KM# 110) to selling machines. One Mark was about 7,000 Złotych in 1990.

Obverse

Eagle in the coat of arms of the Polish People's Republic (1955–1990), state name in Polish and year of issue. The mintmark (M/W) under the eagle's left leg.

The coat of arms of Poland is a white, crowned eagle with a golden beak and talons, on a red background.

Engraver: Stanisława Wątróbska-Frindt

POLSKA RZECZPOSPOLITA LUDOWA
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·1989·

Reverse

Denominaton.

Engraver: Ewa Tyc-Karpińska

20
ZŁOTYCH

Edge

20 Złotych

Small Type, People's Republic
Y# 153.2 Par# 255 Schön# 184
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Characteristics
Material Cupronickel
Weight 5.65 g
Diameter 24 mm
Thickness 1.7 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Warsaw Mint (M/W)

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