450th Anniversary of the Polish Post
450th Anniversary of the Polish Post

Presented by

National Bank of Poland, Warsaw, POLAND

Nominal value

10 zł

Metal

Silver 925°

Weight

14.14 g.

Diameter

32.00 mm

Mintage

135 000 pcs.

Production quality

Proof, hologram

Description of obverse and reverse

Obverse: At the top on the right-hand side, an image of the Eagle established as the state emblem of the Republic of Poland. In the central part, a stylized image of a post stamp depicting stylized images of a mounted post rider on horse playing the trumpet and of trees, changing colours depending on the tilt angle. In the background of the post stamp, a stylized image of a postal map and on the right-hand side a fragment of an image of a coach clock. On the left-hand side an inscription: 10/ZŁ. Below the inscription, vertically, the notation of the year of issue: 2008. At the bottom an inscription: RZECZPOSPOLITA/POLSKA. The Mint’s mark, MW, under the Eagle’s left leg.
Reverse: In the central part a stylized image of a 16th century post courier. In the background a stylized fragment of a 17th century engraved copperplate with an image of an inn. At the bottom on the left-hand side an inscription: 450/LAT (450th anniversary). Below, a stylized image of a postal trumpet. On the left-hand side and at the top a circumscription: POCZTY POLSKIEJ (of the Polish Post).

Designer

Robert Kotowicz

Producer

Polish Mint Plc

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