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2 Zlotys (Bolesław Prus)

Poland coin 2 Zlotys (Bolesław Prus) with issue dates 2012 (Centennial - Death of Bolesław Prus)

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Issuer: Poland
Issuing authority: National Bank of Poland
Period: Fourth Zloty (1995-date)
Type: Standard circulation
Years: 2012
Value: 2 Zlotys (Bolesław Prus)
Currency: Polish zloty
Series: Centennial - Death of Bolesław Prus
Material: Nordic gold
Size: 27 mm
Shape: round
Variants: 1

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Issuer: Poland
Issuing authority: National Bank of Poland
Period: Fourth Zloty (1995-date)
Type: Standard circulation

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This 2012 two-zloty coin belongs to Poland’s Fourth Zloty system, introduced in 1995, and combines an everyday circulating denomination with a tribute to Bolesław Prus. Struck in the distinctive Nordic gold alloy, it has the round shape and golden appearance characteristic of Poland’s 2-zloty coins. The national side carries the Polish coat of arms together with the country name and year, while the other side presents the writer’s portrait and the denomination.

Bolesław Prus, whose real name was Aleksander Głowacki, was one of the leading figures of Polish Positivism and the author of such novels as “The Doll” and “Pharaoh.” Placing his portrait on a circulating coin reflects Poland’s tradition of using ordinary money to bring important cultural figures to a wide public. In 2012, two zlotys remained a denomination intended for small everyday payments; purchasing power varied by place and year, but the amount represented a modest daily purchase rather than a substantial expense. Collectors may particularly appreciate the literary subject, the 2012 date, and the fact that the piece was made as part of the circulating coinage rather than solely as a medal or token.

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2 Zlotys (Bolesław Prus)

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