Catalog description
This 2-zloty coin dated 2006 belongs to Poland’s Fourth Zloty period and was issued as part of a series devoted to traditional customs and rituals. Its subject, St. John’s Night, refers to the midsummer celebrations associated with the summer solstice and remains one of the best-known elements of Central European folk tradition. In Poland, the observance brought together older rituals involving fire and water, the search for the fern flower, and fortune-telling connected with marriage and good fortune. The coin therefore records not only monetary history but also an aspect of intangible cultural heritage.
The 2-zloty denomination was fully circulating money at the time, intended for small everyday payments rather than solely for collectors. Made of Nordic gold and measuring 27 mm in diameter with a mass of 8.15 g, it reflects the characteristic use of this golden-colored alloy in Polish circulation coinage. With an issue of 1,000,000 pieces, it is an accessible and clearly themed representative of the period, as well as a natural addition to collections devoted to Polish customs and traditions. In 2006, two zlotys represented the purchasing power of a modest everyday purchase or part of a routine expense, although the practical value varied according to location and the goods concerned.
Value guide
Variants, ownership, and value estimates in one place, with sale history where auction results are available.