Polska 1995

newbiecollector · October 23, 2003 7:13PM

A common coin but I thought an interesting image

rhound1977 · October 23, 2003 9:11PM

Nice, a walking catfish

newbiecollector · October 23, 2003 9:13PM

Not exactly.... but close......

bohica268 · October 23, 2003 10:04PM

Silurus glanis

newbiecollector · October 23, 2003 10:08PM

<< <i>Silurus glanis >>

and there is also a common European salt water fish that looks like this.

JohnZ · October 23, 2003 10:10PM

Those are delicious by the way.

The animal series 2 zlotych pieces are great coins - wonderful artistry. The scan doesn't capture the nice color of the Nordic Gold. Yeah, yeah, I know it's brass, but it's a nicer, shinier alloy than the silly Sac dollars.

There's also a matching set of 10 zlotych proof and unc animal issues of .900 silver. The proofs are stunning.

newbiecollector · October 23, 2003 10:15PM

<< <i>Those are delicious by the way.

The animal series 2 zlotych pieces are great coins - wonderful artistry. The scan doesn't capture the nice color of the Nordic Gold. Yeah, yeah, I know it's brass, but it's a nicer, shinier alloy than the silly Sac dollars.

There's also a matching set of 10 zlotych proof and unc animal issues of .900 silver. The proofs are stunning. >>

John.... that confused me. This coin is not copper, brass. I don't know what Nordic gold is for sure but I believe it to be brass.

I don't know but I think this is copper-nickle. If I had the lighting correct you could see how "bright" it is. Very bright.

Am I missing something?

JohnZ · October 23, 2003 10:18PM

Nordic Gold is a specific type of brass. I don't know the exact proportions of the alloy, but you're right, it's very shiny. I've got several of these pieces, and I'm truly impressed by the artistry on the coins.

Edited to add that yours appears to be of nickel. I'm at work and don't have Krause handy, so I can't look it up.

newbiecollector · October 23, 2003 10:20PM

<< <i>Nordic Gold is a specific type of brass. I don't know the exact proportions of the alloy, but you're right, it's very shiny. I've got several of these pieces, and I'm truly impressed by the artistry on the coins. >>

My miss-understanding I think. It is NOT brass or copper colored. Very "shiny" nickle.
edited to add: You are right..not a good photo..

a2labmom · October 23, 2003 10:23PM

Very nice coin, Wayne.

JohnZ · October 23, 2003 10:24PM

Right, newbie. Edited my last post. I wasn't aware that they were making them of nickel, but the Warsaw mint makes hundreds of different designs every year in almost every known composition. There's no way to keep all of it in your head.

newbiecollector · October 23, 2003 10:26PM

Thanks John... I thought I was going blind

I have a lot of these later coins and it fasinates me all the changes in designs. While they are not rare I will most likely post some more photos. Many designs (obv) and very, very often.

JohnZ · October 23, 2003 10:30PM

By the way, the obverse on Polish coins is defined as the side with the Eagle on it - exactly opposite to US coinage.

newbiecollector · October 23, 2003 10:33PM

That I did not know. Just listed the "unusual" side first. Thanks for the info

oldshep · October 24, 2003 12:24AM

Very interesting coin Wayne, and it looks like it is in an uncirculated condition or very little worn if not.

Shep

tbirde56 · October 24, 2003 12:39AM

The '03 Krause lists it as KM-289, copper-nickel, 300,000 minted, European catfish. Nice coin! Collecting every modern 2 zlote would be a challenge!

newbiecollector · October 24, 2003 1:46AM

<< <i>The '03 Krause lists it as KM-289, copper-nickel, 300,000 minted, European catfish. Nice coin! Collecting every modern 2 zlote would be a challenge! >>

If I tried to do that I would need a bigger place to live..

A lot of nice different designs.

Polska 1995

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